Academic Advisor
USC Leventhal School of Accounting

Office of Undergraduate Student Advising

The University of Southern California’s Leventhal School of Accounting is seeking a self-motivated, high-energy generalist to join its team as an academic advisor to a freshmen and/or transfer cohort of Leventhal undergraduate students.

The advisor counsels and provides undergraduate students with a wide-range of comprehensive and developmental services, including admission, financial aid, academic counseling and advising, transfer credit evaluation, graduation counseling and clearance, records and registration, scholarships, career planning, and job placement. The position reports to Director, Undergraduate Program.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provides academic advising for undergraduate accounting students; advises on matters of curriculum, course and degree requirements, CPA licensing requirements, transfer credit evaluation, graduation requirements, career opportunities

• Monitors student progress, particularly students on probation

• Maintains accounting undergraduate students' records on the University Advisement Database

• Evaluates student problems (i.e., academic, administrative or personal) and refers student to appropriate faculty or student services office for additional counseling; coordinates with other offices on behalf of students to facilitate problem resolution

• Coordinates registration activities, grading, verifies degree progress, enrollment and degree verification with the Office of Academic Records and Registrar; interfaces with faculty, administrators and students regarding grading policies, academic progress and student performance

• Assists with petitions, applications, resumes and letters of recommendation

• Assists in the planning and coordination of student events such as orientation, networking events, the annual scholarship dinner and commencement; oversees the Student Honor Council

• Assists in the preparation and/or update of the website, student database, on-line scholarship application, bulletins, newsletters, handbooks, guides, fact sheets and brochures

• Meets with prospective USC students, either in individual appointments, community college presentations, or as a representative of USC at admissions interviews

• Participates in committees at the department, school, college or university level which deal with student services

• Occasionally works late hours for meetings or events; available to participate in short international programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, business, or student advising

• Master’s degree

• Two years of directly related experience, preferably within an educational institution

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing priorities and fluctuating workloads

• Genuine interest in working with undergraduate students and developing relationships

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong time management and organizational skills

Required Documents and Additional Information

• Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents.

• Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended, so please apply on the same business day if interested.

• USC is requiring all students, faculty and staff to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster. There is exemption process available for medical and religious reasons. Your safety is our top priority.

• USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions*; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free Professional Development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.

• The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer that Values Diversity.

• University employer contributions may be subject to change due to financial impact of COVID-19

Why join the USC Leventhal School of Accounting?

The USC Leventhal School of Accounting is ideally positioned to address the challenges of a rapidly changing business environment and is ranked as one of the country’s top schools for accounting. As a partner within the Marshall School of Business, students also have the opportunity to focus on finance, marketing, consulting, entrepreneurship and international business studies. USC Leventhal/Marshall builds on the unique opportunities that stem from its Los Angeles location on the Pacific Rim, its interdisciplinary and impactful research, the momentum generated by the University of Southern California, and the unparalleled engagement of the Trojan Alumni Family. With ready access to industries defining the new business frontier, including bio-technology, life sciences, media, entertainment, communications and healthcare, this vast network offers USC Leventhal has exceptionally strong connections with the support for success in the global marketplace.

For more information on the USC Leventhal School of Accounting, visit: www.marshall.usc.edu/leventhal.