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The USC Daniel J Epstein Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering is seeking a Student Services Advisor II to join its outstanding team of faculty, staff, and students.

Job Accountabilities

• Provides academic counseling for graduate students.  Advises on matters of curriculum, course and degree requirements, and graduation counseling and clearance.  Monitors student progress in probation programs, updates advisement database, monitors graduation dates and ensures student is on track per course plan.

• Maintains academic unit student records and coordinates registration activities, grading, degree progress, enrollment and degree verification, and transcripts with the USC Office of Academic Records and Registrar. Assists with petition applications, resumes and letters of recommendation, and career services. Interfaces with faculty, administrators, and students regarding grading policies, and academic progress.

• Evaluates student problems, academic, administrative, or personal, and refers student to appropriate student services office for additional counseling.  Liaises with other offices on behalf of students to facilitate problem resolution.

• Coordinates department public relations functions, as assigned, such as special events, conferences, seminars, etc.

• Participates in committees at the department, school, college, or university level, which deal in student services issues. Provides administrative support for local committees and works on committee-assigned projects.

• Stays current on policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to admissions, visa compliance, registration, course and degree requirements, graduation requirements, petitions, and other student services.

• Maintains and compiles statistical data including student and enrollment data. Prepares reports for internal and external use.

A complete application should include a cover letter and resume/CV uploaded to the completed online application.  Failure to complete all the steps of our application process will negatively impact consideration of your candidacy.

The hourly rate range for this position is $33.66 - $38.28. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope of 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.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

Minimum Experience: 3 years

Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related experience in student services and programs with ability to lead.

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