College Advisor at Keck USC Staffing LLC

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jun, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

22 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Postsecondary Advising, College Search, Application Assistance, Financial Aid, Enrollment Support, Presentations, Workshops, Data Tracking, Performance Metrics, Professional Development, Record-Keeping, Accountability, Diplomacy, Judgment, Discretion

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

USC College Advising Corps (USC CAC) Advisers play a critical role in delivering high quality postsecondary advising to students within a high school setting. College Advisers assist students with their college searches, applications, financial aid, and enrollment. They also host presentations, workshops, and events focused on supporting postsecondary attainment. College Advisers carefully track student interactions and outcomes via our online student tracker to meet performance metrics and goals. As well, College Advisers are responsible for attending summer training, on-going professional development training, team meetings, and may be asked to work on other partnership projects. College Advisers report to the Program Director at USC and an on-site liaison at their assigned school. College Advising is a full-time position (37.5 hours/week). The rate for this position is $22.00 per hour. Please note that the adviser IS a USC employee, but will NOT work on the USC campus. The College Adviser’s primary work location will be a local high school. The high school campus will be in the greater Los Angeles area. (Potential areas include: Los Angeles, Long Beach, Compton, Lynwood, Paramount and various cities in the San Gabriel Valley). The College Adviser position is fixed-term and limited to two years. Continuation for the second year is conditional based on performance in the first year and funding availability. Hiring Windows Traditional (summer) We begin reviewing resumes and scheduling interviews in February. We typically continue interviewing candidates through June. If offered a position, a candidate can expect a start date in July alongside several other new hires starting the same day. Year-round While most advisers are hired at the beginning of summer, applications are reviewed, candidates interviewed and positions are filled throughout the year. Overview Launched in 2013, the University of Southern California College Advising Corps (USC CAC) has grown from serving 3 schools within one district to over 35 schools across ten districts in the greater Los Angeles area. This program is a partnership between the USC Pullias Center for Higher Education and the national College Advising Corps. The USC Pullias Center for Higher Education is committed to improving access, affordability, and outcomes in higher education through research, policy engagement, and practice. The establishment of the USC CAC program reflects this commitment by expanding postsecondary advising services to high schools serving students who are first-generation and from low-income backgrounds. Since 2013, USC CAC advisers have collectively provided college advising services to over 88,000 seniors. Our program partners with high schools where many students are first-generation college-bound and qualify for free and reduced lunch. 89% of students are first-generation college-bound or from low-income backgrounds. 74% of students qualify for free and reduced lunch. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: College Advisers work within a local high school to build a positive and inclusive college going culture on campus for all students. Their responsibilities include: Assist students with college searches, applications, applying for financial aid for Community Colleges, 4-year Universities, private colleges and trade schools. Organize workshops, presentations, and events that encourage students and their families to consider post-secondary education. Establish productive and strategic relationships with counselors, teachers and administrators within the partner school. Assist in the efforts of other college adviser(s) within the service area. Document all student interactions on daily basis to assist in the assessment and long-term sustainability of the program. Prepare regular progress reports for USC program staff and school administration. Participate in a 4-week paid training during the summer and ongoing professional development throughout the school year Commit to one academic year (12 months) of service, with a preferred two-year commitment if mutually agreed upon by the program staff and the adviser. Required Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (College seniors may apply before graduation for the following school year.) Preferred Qualifications: Student program or services experience Proven ability to organize and manage many tasks and projects simultaneously Attention to detail and excellent quantitative and record-keeping skills Flexibility, creativity, independence, accountability and passion Experience working with diverse populations Ability to speak Spanish, Armenian, or other languages is a plus but not required Application Instructions: Please upload the following documents in the Resume/CV section found on the second screen of the application. Resume Cover letter If you have a question about your application, please email usccac@usc.edu. The hourly rate for this position is $22.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and 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. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Additional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 1 year Addtional Experience Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience Minimum Skills: Administrative experience. Understanding of community outreach programs. Familiarity with relevant programs and applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite). Excellent written and oral communication skills. Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree Preferred Experience: 2 years Preferred Skills: Demonstrated experience interacting with diverse groups, exercising diplomacy, good judgment and discretion. Familiarity with local community. Demonstrated experience with office management communication software and tools (e.g., Google suite, Slack, Skype) and social media management. Fluency in one or more language in addition to English (e.g., Spanish, Korean). USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. 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Application help If you need assistance during the application process, see our application help. (If you already work for USC, see Your USC career.) At any point you may also contact our HR Service Center for help at (213) 821-8100 or uschr@usc.edu. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit!

Responsibilities

Advisers work within a local high school to foster a positive, college-going culture by assisting students with college searches, applications, financial aid, and enrollment processes for various postsecondary options. They are also responsible for organizing related workshops and events, establishing strategic relationships with school staff, and meticulously documenting all student interactions.