Graduate Advisor II — Student Success & Career Programs

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

Job summary

University of Southern California’s USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy seeks a Graduate Advisor II to guide undergraduate and graduate students across advising, registration, recruitment, career development, and programming. You will collaborate with students, families, faculty, administrators, and partners to deliver high-quality services.

The role may involve leadership of other advisors, establishing priorities, and resolving complex student-service matters while interpreting university

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• At least three years of 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 and maintain accurate records while collaborating with diverse constituencies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or higher

Tools

Student Information Systems

Job description

University of Southern California’s USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy seeks a Graduate Advisor II to guide undergraduate and graduate students across advising, registration, recruitment, career development, and programming. You will collaborate with students, families, faculty, administrators, and partners to deliver high-quality services.

The role may involve leadership of other advisors, establishing priorities, and resolving complex student-service matters while interpreting university