Viterbi Career Services Graduate Assistants (1-2 positions)

Graduate Assistant Job Description Fall 2013

The USC Viterbi School of Engineering Admission & Student Affairs Division is hiring for one, possibly two Graduate Assistant positions in the Viterbi Career Services Office (VCS). The VCS Graduate Assistantship is a 15-20 hour a week, paid position ($15 per hour); we prefer a candidate who can give their full time (20 hours) commitment to VCS. The ideal candidate will have work experience planning programs/events, working with students and an interest in career services. Previous work/industry experience highly desired. We are looking for excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Must be enrolled in graduate coursework in Fall 2013.

Can work in Summer 2013 if enrolled in classes for the summer.

Visit the VCS website to learn more about our office: http://viterbi.usc.edu/careers The VCS Graduate Assistant responsibilities will include: Assist with Weekly Walk-In Career Advising Sessions Advise students on their resumes and cover letters Other areas of advisement may include: career options available to students based on their majors, networking, how to find a job, evaluating job offers, etc. Assist Employers with the Recruiting Process Provide employers with general information and answer questions regarding the recruiting process Help recruiters create new job postings on connectSC, USCs online job board Help manage the Employer Reservation System, VCS online reservation tool Support and co-coordinate VCS events: Viterbi Career Expo, Career Conference, and VINE Assist with logistics and planning of Fall and Spring Career Expo, Conference and VINE Help with marketing efforts and student recruitment for Expo, Conference and VINE Log recruiters and companies that will be attending Expo and VINE Manage online communications portal Update portal with new jobs and internships; will work with student workers Work with Director in finding relevant articles Update with relevant events, information sessions and campus-wide opportunities Additional Duties Create marketing materials for office and various events Participate in developing and presenting job-search related student workshops VCS website update Assist Viterbi Admission and Student Affairs Staff as needed Data entry, clerical and receptionist duties when student workers are unavailable There will be occasional evening hours when the GA is expected to work (i.e., events, information sessions, etc)

Please send a resume with cover letter to Debbie Lewis, Director Career Services at deborall@usc.edu