Hybrid Career Coach for Engineering & CS

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California's Viterbi Career Connections offers career guidance to engineering and computer science students, supporting internships, employment readiness, and job-search strategies. The role includes counseling, event planning, and liaison with employers to strengthen engagement and opportunities.

The position requires advanced recruiter knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to handle multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of employer recruiting strategies, job-market trends, and employment information resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to deliver high-quality services and manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines.
• Experience working with diverse populations in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Provide career counseling and advising to students in person and remotely.
• Manage student appointments, events, and reporting in Handshake CRM.
• Support resume, interview prep, and job-search planning for students.
• Assist employer recruitment needs and coordinate events and postings.
• Participate in planning and execution of VCC events and assessments.

Skills

Employer recruiting strategies

Job-market trends

Occupational information resources

Communication skills

Diplomacy and discretion

Stakeholder engagement

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling or Higher Education or Human Resources

Tools

Handshake CRM

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Workspace

Slack

Job description

University of Southern California's Viterbi Career Connections offers career guidance to engineering and computer science students, supporting internships, employment readiness, and job-search strategies. The role includes counseling, event planning, and liaison with employers to strengthen engagement and opportunities.

The position requires advanced recruiter knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to handle multiple priorities.