Pre-Engineering Graduate Student Assistant
Viterbi Undergraduate Academic Services
The Academic Services team in Viterbi Admission & Student Engagement (VASE) is looking to hire 1-2 Pre-Engineering Graduate Assistants this Spring 2025 through the 2025-2026 academic year, with the opportunity to expand to the following academic year for continuing students. The position is open to current USC graduate students. EC students are eligible to apply.
The positions will assist the Academic Services team with managing the pre-engineering process, including the academic advising and programming for pre-engineering students.
To provide a holistic student development experience, the positions will also help to grow and expand the programs offered. General pre-engineering position responsibilities include the following:
● Develop and maintain program websites
● Conduct student advising appointments both in-person and online
● Organize pre-engineering events and host group workshops
● Manage program communication and email accounts
● Create semester based and extended 4-year course plans
● Advise students on the procedures for transferring to Viterbi
● Handle confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
● Support with Summer and Winter orientations for both first-year and transfer students
● Communicate and collaborate with campus partners
The positions require regular student communication in person, Zoom, and email. Ideal candidates possess excellent interpersonal skills, a high level of critical thinking and data management skills. Ideal candidates will also be a self-starter who can take initiative and ownership over new program ideas.
Preferred qualifications include the following:
● Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
● 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
The hourly rate of pay is $25/hour. The position will start in the Spring 2025 (mid to end of April 2025 with the start date tentative on onboarding timeline) and will continue through the 2025-2026 academic year. During the Spring and Fall semesters, the work hours are set at 20 hours per week part-time status. For Summer 2025, the position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week. The position does have the potential to extend to the 2027-2028 academic year for first year graduate students. Applicants must be enrolled in graduate coursework. The projected start date is the week of April 24th, 2025.
If you are interested in the position, please email your cover letter and resume to renatafi@usc.edu no later than April 4th, 2025. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview for the position.
For any questions regarding the position, please contact Renata Figueroa, Associate Director of Academic Services in Viterbi Admission & Student Engagement (VASE) at renatafi@usc.edu.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
Best Regards,
Viterbi Student Services
Viterbi Admission & Student Engagement (VASE)
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
University of Southern California