Graduate Student Intern, Viterbi Graduate Admission

Graduate Student Intern, Viterbi Graduate Admission

This Position is Open to Current USC NON-Viterbi Graduate Students Only.

The Viterbi Graduate Admission team is seeking a graduate intern to assist graduate engineering applicants through the admission process with a high level of customer service.  Graduate interns help guide students through the application process and communicate with them regularly in person, by phone, and email.  Ideal candidates possess excellent interpersonal skills and a high level of critical thinking.

Position duties include:

-Communicate with students to help them complete their applications, determine their application status, and manage their expectations.

-Assist with quantitative application analysis projects: work with large database of application records, conduct extensive data entry and analysis, compile and organize results for reports

-Assist with development of communication management systems: manage large volume of phone and e-mail inquiries and provide feedback and analysis for improvements.

-Process electronic and paper application materials.

-Handle confidential information.

-Contribute to web content and email campaigns.

Qualifications

-Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word; experience with Access preferred.

-Have strong written and oral communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.

-Be detail-oriented and have excellent organizational skills.

-Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

-Ability to think critically about complex situations and strong problem-solving skills.

Hours requested are 15-20 hours per week and work-study is preferred. Must be enrolled in graduate coursework in Fall 2015.

This position is NOT open to Viterbi graduate students. Any applications submitted by Viterbi graduate students will not be considered.  

Apply for the position through ConnectSC (http://careers.usc.edu/connectsc) – Job ID 91469.  Attach you resume and schedule availability as the “document”.

Annenberg Undergraduate Advisement and Academic Services Field Work Position

EDHP 587 Field Work Position

Position Title: Graduate Intern

Department: Annenberg Undergraduate Advisement and Academic Services

About the department
In the pursuit of excellence, Annenberg Undergraduate Advisement and Academic Services encourages personal, professional and academic growth by facilitating partnerships with students, promoting community involvement and integrating the various aspects of Trojan life, while providing outstanding service. The Annenberg School offers four undergraduate majors and eight minors while serving over 2,000 students.

Job Description

Graduate assistants support the advisement staff in several areas and receive extensive on-the-job training that includes participation in Advising 101, SIS and the advising database.  This is a great position for students interested in pursuing a career in academic advisement. Job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, then following:

-Advise undergraduate majors during the mandatory advisement periods
-Assist in coordinating of AAAS’s student activities including the study break and welcome reception

Qualifications

Graduate Assistant must be enrolled in a graduate program through the USC Rossier School of Education and registered for EDHP 587 Field Work in Higher, Adult and Professional Education.  Course credit is required. This is an unpaid position.

Requirements

-Excellent written and verbal skills
-Two-semester commitment (fall and spring). Must be available to work on Mondays
-Must attend all training sessions (dates TBD)
-Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and social media
-Can-do attitude required
Hours: maximum of 20 hours per week.                                                                                         
Application Deadline: Fall/Spring position- open until filled

Send resume and cover letter to:

JaBari Brown, Assistant Director
Annenberg Advisement and Academic Services

USC Upward Bound Program--English Teacher & English Tutor

Position Title: English Teacher & English Tutor
Position Type: Fall 2015
The USC Upward Bound program is seeking HS English specialists for the 2015 – 2016 Saturday Academy program. The Upward Bound Saturday Academy program is an academic support program that meets at USC’s University Park campus on Saturdays from September to June, providing tutoring, academic advisement, college tours, enrichment courses, and SAT preparation.

Positions needed:
• 1 English 10 Teacher from 8am to 11:30am
• 1 English Tutor from 10am to 1pm

Requirements:
• Prepare and conduct assigned classes in accordance with the overall design of the
Upward Bound Program objectives.
• Commitment of 10 Saturdays from 8:00 am to 9:30 am (1.5 hours)
• Must be organized, have good oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to provide an engaging learning experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
• Teaching credentials
• Previous experience working with students of low income or disadvantage backgrounds.

Saturday Details:
• 10 Saturdays of Instruction
   -September 12, 2015 – December 12, 2015
• Class Sizes:
   -English 10, 25 students

Salary:
• English Teacher—$100 per diem, $1,000 total compensation
• English Tutor—$13 per hour

Deadline to apply:
• Open until filled
• Early applicants get priority

How to Apply:
Email your resume, cover letter, and teaching credential to Anthony Santana at santanaa@usc.edu
For general inquiries, please call Anthony Santana at (213) 821 – 2420.

USC Joint Educational Project--Front Office Assistant

The Joint Educational Project (JEP) is a service-learning program housed in the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. JEP was established in 1972 to link traditional classroom-based learning with educational experiences in the community surrounding USC’s main campus. The program seeks to foster the intellectual, social and ethical development of USC students while providing valuable services to community schools and organizations.

 

JEP is seeking a hard-working and committed graduate student to work as the Front Office Assistant. 20 hours a week. Monday –Friday 8:30am-12:00pm or 12:00pm –5:00pm and Fridays 8:30am-5:00pm. $12.00 per hour. Deadline: September 4th, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.

 

Responsibilities include:

•Answer telephones, screen and direct calls, take and relay messages in a timely manner

•Greet visitors and route them to appropriate staff or outside agencies

•Maintain and monitor

student sign-in board

•Assist with general administrative and clerical support

•Maintain office filing and storage systems

•Update and maintain databases such as mailing lists, contact lists and student information

•Deliver on campus messages and run errands

•Receive, sort and distribute incoming mail

•Maintain supplies by checking stock to determine inventory levels and order supplies

•Other duties as assigned

 

Experience and Key Competencies

•Some knowledge of programs ran out of JEP

•Competent computer skills including MS Office or equivalent

•Organization and planning, verbal and written communication

•Multi-task oriented

•Attention to detail

•Accuracy

•Flexibility

•Reliability

•Teamwork

 

Applications are available at the JEP House (801 W. 34th Street) or online at www.usc.edu/jep.

 

Application Link: https://dornsife.usc.edu/assets/sites/1/docs/jep/applications/Front_Office_Application.pdf

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2015 AT 4:30PM.

 

Please email completed applications (including a cover letter and resume) to erendon@usc.edu or drop it off at the JEP House, 801 West 34^th St., Los Angeles. (Attention: Emma Rendon).

USC Alumni Association Graduate Assistant

ABOUT THE USC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION:

The USC Alumni Association's mission is to support the overall advancement of USC by engaging all alumni for life, building a culture of philanthropy among the Trojan Family, and being the representative voice for all USC alumni. With more than 380,000 members worldwide, the USC Alumni Association (USCAA) supports more than 100 affiliate alumni clubs, alumnae support groups, and multicultural alumni organizations, and it distributes more than two million dollars each year in scholarships for USC students.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSILIBITIES:

The USC Alumni Association Reunions Team is seeking a Graduate Assistant (GA) who will assist in the planning, organizing and execution of Reunion Weekend. The Graduate Assistant will be working primarily in the Widney Alumni House on the University Park Campus (UPC). Directly supervised by the Director of Reunions, the Graduate Assistant’s primary responsibilities include the following:

• Support the planning, organizing and execution of the USC Reunions Program including Reunion Weekend
• Plan and coordinate activities of reunion volunteer committees
• Coordinate acknowledgment and recognition process for donors
• Conduct research for the purpose of updating and expanding the donor base
• Assist in developing support materials for specific fundraising activities
• Build and maintain partnerships with staff, faculty, alumni, volunteers, donors, and vendors
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

The USC Alumni Association encourages graduate and professional students from all programs to apply for the Graduate Assistant position. Strong consideration will be given to those with previous experience in development/ fundraising, non-profit management, event planning/management, volunteer management, higher education administration/student affairs, alumni relations and/or public relations.

The Graduate Assistant must:

• Maintain full-time status in a USC graduate program (minimum of six units per semester).
• Be in “good academic standing” as defined by his/her academic program.
• Work approximately 20 hours weekly, every week throughout the fall and spring semesters. Some night and weekend hours will be required.
• Serve a two-year appointment which will be renewable at the option of the USC Alumni Association after each semester.
• Must be available all day on November 6 and 7, 2015
• Be highly-organized and detail-oriented.
• Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Google Drive

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employment Date: Two academic years may also include summers (August 2015 – May 2016 and August 2016 – May 2017)

Compensation: $17 per hour for approximately 20 hours per week

Start Date: Immediately

*Work study preferred yet is not required for this position

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered, the following documents must be submitted to Laura Capo at laura.capo@usc.edu:

• 1. Cover letter including the following information:

a.        Related experience and what you can bring to this position

b.       Current or anticipated graduate program at USC

c.        Earliest start date if selected

• 2. Current resume

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.