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Job ID REQ20181674 Category Academic Advising and Career Counseling

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Career Advisor USC Career Center Application Procedure: To be considered for this position, please include a cover letter with your resume during the application process.

About USC: The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university a great place to work.

About USC Career Center: Our office is here to provide career services to all members of the Trojan Family! Whether a student exploring career paths and internships or a recent graduate navigating the job search, our team is ready to support with one-on-one career advising, in-depth workshops, and exclusive recruiting events. The Career Center partners closely with employers to connect students with professional opportunities within the top industries where Trojans are pursuing jobs and internships.

About The Opportunity: The University of Southern California Career Center is seeking an experienced Career Advisor for the Career Engagement team. This role’s primary responsibilities include advising and program development. The incumbent will advise diverse undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates. This is a unique opportunity to support, educate, and engage talented students and alumni worldwide. The USC Career Center represents over 140 academic majors across campus with a wide range of career interests and goals.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience Advising Students And Recent Graduates, Event Planning, Developing Original Career Content, And Leading Student Engagement And Programming For The Career Engagement Team. The Incumbent Will Demonstrate Professionalism And Strong Written And Verbal Communication Skills While Advising Students And Recent Graduates On The Following Career-related Topics:

• Investigate career paths
• Strategize internship and job searches
• Develop competitive resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profiles
• Prepare for interviews and networking
• Negotiate internship and job offers
• Maintain a professional online presence
• Educating students on the career development process and managing career transitions

Job Accountabilities:

• Advise domestic and international students and alumni through in-person, phone, and online appointments
• Determine the advising needs of individuals and collaborate to develop action plans
• Interpret career assessments including the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the Strong Interest Inventory and others
• Develop and conduct student and alumni career workshops and programs, moderate panel discussions, and create structured activities for groups and individuals
• Plan, execute, and market signature in-person and online career events for small and large student and alumni groups
• Author original website content, training materials, and other career-related pieces
• Collaborate with colleagues throughout the Student Life Division, school-based career services offices, academic departments, student organizations, and campus and community partners to actively share resources and develop relevant programming
• Utilize career technologies, including the photobooth and collaborate with platform vendors to ensure seamless student access to resources
• Stay current on career development trends, relevant on and off-campus resources, and related technology by actively engaging and presenting at professional workshops, seminars, and conferences
• Track, analyze, and document student engagement data to support reporting and continuous program improvement
• Supervise and train student interns, ensuring a welcoming, professional, and efficient experience for students, employers, staff, faculty, and the broader campus community
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
• In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values (opens in new window).

Please note: This position requires working some evenings and weekends and additional duties as assigned.

All applications must include a cover letter and a resume to be considered. Education: Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Student Affairs, Human Resources, Education, Counseling, Social Work, or related field

Experience & Skills :

• 2 years Career advising in a not-for-profit four-year college/university setting
• Provide excellent customer service to diverse student and alumni populations
• Proven collaboration across multiple academic and departmental departments and academic schools campus-wide
• Develop and implement both large and small-scale in-person and virtual programs/events
• Balance competing priorities successfully
• Strong working knowledge of career development best practices for undergraduate and graduate students
• Multicultural competencies: the ability to work with diverse populations, skilled in communicating effectively and professionally using tact and diplomacy
• Manage confidential information following FERPA regulations
• Possess strong project management and organizational skills
• Serve as a motivated and collaborative team player with exceptional multi-tasking skills and a positive attitude
• Working knowledge of Handshake, uConnect, PeopleGrove or other career services platforms

Education : Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree

Field Of Expertise: Related education and experience in counseling, career services, and advisement

Experience: One year of experience in counseling, career services, and/or advising

The hourly rate range for this position is $33.28-$36.99. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment , applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions.

Required: X Bachelor's degree In X Counseling Or X Higher Education Or X Human Resources Or X in related field(s) Work Experience Required: X 1 year in career services, human resources, recruiting, or a related field. Preferred: X 2 years in career services, human resources, recruiting, or a related field.

Job ID REQ20181674 Posted Date 10/22/2026

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Career Advisor

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Job ID REQ20181674 Category Academic Advising and Career Counseling

Helpful Information for Applicants

External Applicants Internal Applicants (Current USC Employees)

Career Advisor USC Career Center The Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience Advising Students And Recent Graduates, Event Planning, Developing Original Career Content, And Leading Student Engagement And Programming For The Career Engagement Team. The Incumbent Will Demonstrate Professionalism And Strong Written And Verbal Communication Skills While Advising Students And Recent Graduates On The Following Career-related Topics:

• Investigate career paths
• Strategize internship and job searches
• Develop competitive resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profiles
• Prepare for interviews and networking
• Negotiate internship and job offers
• Maintain a professional online presence
• Educating students on the career development process and managing career transitions

Job Accountabilities:

• Advise domestic and international students and alumni through in-person, phone, and online appointments
• Determine the advising needs of individuals and collaborate to develop action plans
• Interpret career assessments including the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the Strong Interest Inventory and others
• Develop and conduct student and alumni career workshops and programs, moderate panel discussions, and create structured activities for groups and individuals
• Plan, execute, and market signature in-person and online career events for small and large student and alumni groups
• Author original website content, training materials, and other career-related pieces
• Collaborate with colleagues throughout the Student Life Division, school-based career services offices, academic departments, student organizations, and campus and community partners to actively share resources and develop relevant programming
• Utilize career technologies, including the photobooth and collaborate with platform vendors to ensure seamless student access to resources
• Stay current on career development trends, relevant on and off-campus resources, and related technology by actively engaging and presenting at professional workshops, seminars, and conferences
• Track, analyze, and document student engagement data to support reporting and continuous program improvement
• Supervise and train student interns, ensuring a welcoming, professional, and efficient experience for students, employers, staff, faculty, and the broader campus community
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
• In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values (opens in new window).

Please note: This position requires working some evenings and weekends and additional duties as assigned.

All applications must include a cover letter and a resume to be considered. Experience & Skills :

• 2 years Career advising in a not-for-profit four-year college/university setting
• Provide excellent customer service to diverse student and alumni populations
• Proven collaboration across multiple academic and departmental departments and academic schools campus-wide
• Develop and implement both large and small-scale in-person and virtual programs/events
• Balance competing priorities successfully
• Strong working knowledge of career development best practices for undergraduate and graduate students
• Multicultural competencies: the ability to work with diverse populations, skilled in communicating effectively and professionally using tact and diplomacy
• Manage confidential information following FERPA regulations
• Possess strong project management and organizational skills
• Serve as a motivated and collaborative team player with exceptional multi-tasking skills and a positive attitude
• Working knowledge of Handshake, uConnect, PeopleGrove or other career services platforms

Experience: One year of experience in counseling, career services, and/or advising

The hourly rate range for this position is $33.28-$36.99. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment , applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions.

Required: X Bachelor's degree In X Counseling Or X Higher Education Or X Human Resources Or X in related field(s) Work Experience Required: X 1 year in career services, human resources, recruiting, or a related field. Preferred: X 2 years in career services, human resources, recruiting, or a related field.

Job ID REQ20181674 Posted Date 10/22/2026

Apply

Current employees apply here

Career Advisor USC Career Center The Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience Advising Students And Recent Graduates, Event Planning, Developing Original Career Content, And Leading Student Engagement And Programming For The Career Engagement Team. The Incumbent Will Demonstrate Professionalism And Strong Written And Verbal Communication Skills While Advising Students And Recent Graduates On The Following Career-related Topics:

• Investigate career paths
• Strategize internship and job searches
• Develop competitive resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profiles
• Prepare for interviews and networking
• Negotiate internship and job offers
• Maintain a professional online presence
• Educating students on the career development process and managing career transitions

Job Accountabilities:

• Advise domestic and international students and alumni through in-person, phone, and online appointments
• Determine the advising needs of individuals and collaborate to develop action plans
• Interpret career assessments including the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the Strong Interest Inventory and others
• Develop and conduct student and alumni career workshops and programs, moderate panel discussions, and create structured activities for groups and individuals
• Plan, execute, and market signature in-person and online career events for small and large student and alumni groups
• Author original website content, training materials, and other career-related pieces
• Collaborate with colleagues throughout the Student Life Division, school-based career services offices, academic departments, student organizations, and campus and community partners to actively share resources and develop relevant programming
• Utilize career technologies, including the photobooth and collaborate with platform vendors to ensure seamless student access to resources
• Stay current on career development trends, relevant on and off-campus resources, and related technology by actively engaging and presenting at professional workshops, seminars, and conferences
• Track, analyze, and document student engagement data to support reporting and continuous program improvement
• Supervise and train student interns, ensuring a welcoming, professional, and efficient experience for students, employers, staff, faculty, and the broader campus community
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
• In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values (opens in new window).

Please note: This position requires working some evenings and weekends and additional duties as assigned.

All applications must include a cover letter and a resume to be considered. Experience & Skills :

• 2 years Career advising in a not-for-profit four-year college/university setting
• Provide excellent customer service to diverse student and alumni populations
• Proven collaboration across multiple academic and departmental departments and academic schools campus-wide
• Develop and implement both large and small-scale in-person and virtual programs/events
• Balance competing priorities successfully
• Strong working knowledge of career development best practices for undergraduate and graduate students
• Multicultural competencies: the ability to work with diverse populations, skilled in communicating effectively and professionally using tact and diplomacy
• Manage confidential information following FERPA regulations
• Possess strong project management and organizational skills
• Serve as a motivated and collaborative team player with exceptional multi-tasking skills and a positive attitude
• Working knowledge of Handshake, uConnect, PeopleGrove or other career services platforms

Experience: One year of experience in counseling, career services, and/or advising

The hourly rate range for this position is $33.28-$36.99. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment , applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions.

Required: X Bachelor's degree In X Counseling Or X Higher Education Or X Human Resources Or X in related field(s) Work Experience Required: X 1 year in career services, human resources, recruiting, or a related field. Preferred: X 2 years in career services, human resources, recruiting, or a related field.

Job ID REQ20181674 Posted Date 10/22/2026

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Current employees apply here