Career Services Advisors

The Keck School of Medicine is seeking a Career Services Advisor to provide comprehensive career advising to medical students, particularly those in their fourth year preparing for residency. This role supports students in exploring medical specialty options, setting career goals, and enhancing their competitiveness for residency programs. This position offers a hybrid work schedule: three days on campus and two days remote each week. Responsibilities Provide counseling to a caseload of medical students on career development and student support services. Monitor compliance of required activities and make referrals to Student Affairs leadership as appropriate. Counsel medical students in exploring fit for different specialties and accurately assess competitiveness for selected specialties locally, regionally, and nationally using established metrics. Track student specialty interest and ultimate career choice during medical school. Review and advise students on results for AAMC career assessments. Interpret and present national reports from NRMP, AAMC, and other organizations regarding medical specialty information. Prepare the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) and provide support during the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) for unmatched students. Support students' applications for away electives using the VSLO and host school application platforms. Assist students with development of CVs and personal statements. Advise students on completing degree requirements and conduct degree audits. Collaborate with department specialty advisors to support students through the residency application process. Track touchpoints, activities, and engagement of faculty career advisors with medical students. Assist the Student Affairs team with major events and activities including orientation, Match Day, and commencement. Develop presentations and reports for students, staff, and faculty. Develop and update content for career advising publications, resources, and website. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Higher Education, Human Resources, or related field. Minimum 1 year of experience in career services, human resources, recruiting, or related field. Advanced knowledge of employer recruiting strategies, job market trends, and occupational, career, and employment information sources. Superior professionalism, exceptional attention to detail, and excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. Proven business savvy and passion for impact on outcomes. Demonstrated experience interacting with various groups, exercising diplomacy, good judgment, and discretion. Preferred Qualifications 2 years of experience in career services, human resources, recruiting, or related field. Leadership and guidance skills with ability to manage, balance, and prioritize different tasks and projects. Experience with federal and international immigration employment regulations and procedures related to non‑immigrant visas, permanent‑resident sponsorship, and hiring of foreign nationals in the U.S. Working knowledge of California and multi‑state employment law. Experience working with international students, faculty, and/or staff in higher education, and familiarity with academic medical center environments. Understanding of employment issues affecting various groups (e.g., wage gaps). Fluency in Spanish, American Sign Language (ASL), or other languages in addition to English. Demonstrated experience with office management communication software and tools such as Google Suite, Slack, Skype, and social media management. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite. Demonstrated experience managing multi‑platform communications and marketing plans involving publications, videos, websites, social media, and public speeches and presentations. Hourly rate: $31.80 - $34.87. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Southern California