Career Services Advisor

About the role

• Career Services Advisor
• USC Marshall School of Business
• USC Leventhal School of Accounting

The USC Leventhal School of Accounting is seeking a full-time Career Services Advisor. Reporting to the Director of Career Services, the Career Services Advisor will support the Director in providing career and professional development support to students in Leventhal’s Bachelor of Science in Accounting (ACCT), the Minor in Accounting, the joint Leventhal and Marshall Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance (ACFN), the Master of Accounting (MAcc), and Master of Business Taxation (MBT) programs.

This position requires working some evenings and occasional weekends during the academic year.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide general information to current and prospective students on career-related matters including pathways into the accounting profession, licensure requirements, employers, hiring qualifications, and recruitment timelines; present at in-person, virtual, and hybrid workshops; update flyers, websites, and other materials; draft and disseminate information.
• Prepare and share tailored career guidance through direct communications and one-on-one, in-person and virtual appointments; facilitate welcoming, supportive, and confidential spaces for students to share concerns; actively listen and respond to questions; follow up and redirect non-career matters to academic, wellness or other resources as necessary.
• Proofread and critique materials including resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles; review materials to ensure accurate and engaging content that meet Leventhal and industry standards; update samples and templates as necessary.
• Conduct mock interviews and provide opportunities for students to practice networking; tailor mock interviews, questions, and scenarios specific to student concerns; provide direct feedback.
• Track appointments, internship and job offers, compensation, and other data in the career services management system or other repository; maintain student profiles and other records in alignment with FERPA and other policies.
• Train, supervise, and mentor student workers serving as Peer Career Advisors (PCAs) or in administrative support roles; help foster an inclusive and respectful team environment.
• Collaborate with the Director, PCAs, and Leventhal/Marshall staff to organize career fairs, networking events, panels, and other programs; plan and execute the in-person and virtual Meet the Firms career fairs; coordinate employer visits (e.g., on-campus tabling and information sessions, virtual information sessions, offsite visits at employer offices); reach out to employers/alumni to participate in panels and other programs.
• Liaise with Marshall Career Services, USC Career Center, and other career offices and career associations.
• Remain current with recruiting trends in the accounting and other business industries as well as best practices on student advisement and engagement.
• Partner with the Leventhal and Marshall staff, faculty, and other community members as necessary on events and programs including commencement, orientation, faculty and staff meetings, board meetings, classroom visits, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience counseling or mentoring students
• High emotional intelligence
• Attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of the team, students, faculty, etc.
• Experience with Handshake or other career services management system
• Familiarity with accounting profession and industry helpful but not required

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

Minimum Experience: 2 years

Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related project or administrative experience.

Anticipated Hiring Range

The hourly range for this position is $33.28 - $37.55 - $42.43 USD Hourly. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Required Documents and Additional Information

• Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents.
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended, so please apply on the same business day if interested.
• USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions*; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free Professional Development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.