Graduate Advisor II: Academic & Career Guidance

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy (IYA) seeks a Graduate Advisor II to support undergraduate and graduate students. You will collaborate with students, families, faculty, administrators, and USC partners to deliver services across academic advising, registration, recruitment, career development, and student programming.

The role may provide leadership to other advisors, set priorities, resolve complex student-service matters, and interpret university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least three years directly related experience in student services and programming.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or guide the work of others.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret policies, manage priorities, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with diverse constituencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic counseling on curriculum, degree requirements, transfer credit, academic progress, and graduation clearance.
• Maintain student records and coordinate registration, grading, enrollment verification, degree progress, petitions, and related activities.
• Evaluate students’ concerns and connect them with appropriate university resources.
• Support recruitment strategies, outreach programs, school visits, receptions, college fairs, and other recruiting events.
• Advise prospective students and families regarding admissions, financial aid, housing, and academic requirements.
• Coordinate internships, career programming, and employment opportunities for students and alumni.
• Plan and support student events such as orientation, commencement, receptions, and award ceremonies.
• Develop or update student-facing materials, including handbooks, guides, newsletters, fact sheets, and brochures.
• Advise student organizations and assist with special student programs.
• Participate in committees addressing student-services matters.
• Compile student-services data and prepare reports for internal and external audiences.
• Remain current on university policies and regulations relating to admissions, registration, financial aid, academic requirements, petitions, and graduation.
• Provide guidance to other student-services staff and help resolve non-routine questions or concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy (IYA) seeks a Graduate Advisor II to support undergraduate and graduate students. You will collaborate with students, families, faculty, administrators, and USC partners to deliver services across academic advising, registration, recruitment, career development, and student programming.

The role may provide leadership to other advisors, set priorities, resolve complex student-service matters, and interpret university policies.