*Please note that many of the positions listed here have been filled for the 2013-2014 academic year. If you have an interest in a particular position, please email the individual listed as the contact person for each department. Vacancies occur on a rolling basis.

Greetings Prospective Applicants!

Welcome to one of the many ways of applying for graduate employment at USC.  Please note that USC does not have a central location for graduate students to apply for graduate employment. This website is directly responsible for only those positions that are offered by the Division of Student Affairs. These part-time positions are open to any USC graduate student, however two conditions exist:

• Candidates who may receive preference are those who are applying or enrolled in the Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs (PASA) or Educational Counseling graduate program. This preference is because many of these positions prepare students for professional positions for career in Student Affairs.
• Due to course load or internship requirements, some positions may not be available to candidates who are enrolled in particular programs. Each employment opportunity description has clearly outlined these expectations.

If you have read the two above statements, and agree that you would be a good candidate for these graduate employment opportunities, please follow the checklist below:

• Candidates must complete an application for graduate employment through our website which includes successfully submitting demographic information, resume and cover letter.
• Candidates must indicate interest in specific graduate employment positions. The application is entered into a database which the employers will review, according to which applicants have indicated an interest in the opportunities their department is offering.
• Candidates should be aware that indication of interest does not guarantee an interview with the employer. Graduate employment positions tend to be very competitive and the most successful candidates have expressed interest in several positions. Interviews will be determined by application review and position availability.
• January 5, 2013: This is the primary deadline for the initial screening of applications. Applications will be accepted after this date, however for priority consideration will be given to those who submit all requested materials by this date.
• Be sure to watch for a confirmation email that the application has been received and entered into the database.

In addition to completing the Preview Day application, be sure that your degree application is also complete.

Friday, February 22, 2013: Preview Day hosted by USC's Division of Student Affairs
Preview Day is open to graduate students who have done the following:

• Submitted a complete application through this website
• Submitted a complete application to a USC graduate program (test scores, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.)

After you submit an application: 

• Invitations to attend Preview Day will go out on a rolling basis. All RSVPs should go out to candidates by the first week in early February once you receive your admission notification from the Rossier School of Education. RSVPs will be due within a few days of receiving an invitation by February 12th. Please note that invitations to Preview Day are not coordinated by individual employers, but through the Grad Jobs website.
• If invited to Preview Day, applicants will receive their interview schedule via email two days before Preview Day.
• Once Preview Day is over, offers for employment will begin to go out in mid-March. Please note that offers are made from individual offices and are not coordinated through the Grad Jobs website.

Other Important Information:

• On Preview Day, candidates may interview for multiple positions, however candidates who do not attend the event may still have the opportunity to be interviewed for available positions at another time. Feel free to contact an employer directly if you are invited to Preview Day, but are unable to attend in person and they may choose to set up a phone or a Skype interview.
• Applications will be considered until all positions are filled. Additional openings frequently occur throughout the summer, and occasionally during the academic year. If you did not meet the Jan. 5th Grad Jobs application deadline, you may not have
• Additional candidates and all alternates who are not hired initially will be considered for later openings. Please check this website for the most updated listing of employment opportunities as well as your department's blogs or list servs.
• The Division of Student Affairs centralizes this process by gathering candidate applications throughout the day independent of Preview Day. Each department may conduct their own selection process and phone interviews outside of Preview Day as some employers do not attend Preview Day. Please use the contact information provided on each position description for specific questions regarding a position. Should a candidate have questions about this process, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). If you still do not find your answer on the FAQ page, please send an email to: gradjobs@usc.edu.

*On Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 we welcome any PASA/EC candidate that has arrived in Los Angeles the day before Preview Day to attend a low-key social from 4pm-8pm on the second floor of King Hall.  

Thank you for your interest in graduate employment opportunities within the USC Division of Student Affairs.