The USC Kaufman School of Dance seeks a Graduate student worker to support Academic Advising and Student Affairs during the academic year. Working closely with Kaufman Student 
Affairs staff, the Graduate student worker will assist with advising operations, student engagement, communications, and special projects serving Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and 
Dance Minor students.This position provides hands-on experience for a graduate student interested in academic 
advising, student affairs, student success, or higher education administration. The Graduate student worker serves in a supporting capacity and does not maintain an independent academic 
advising caseload or make decisions requiring professional advising judgment.

Responsibilities
Academic Advising & Student Support
● Support advising operations, including appointment preparation, student outreach and 
follow-up, registration initiatives, and maintenance of advising resources.
● Respond to routine student questions using established resources and connect students 
with ASA when individualized advising or additional support is needed.
● Assist with academic planning resources, FAQs, student-facing guides, and other tools 
that help students navigate academic processes.
Dance Minor Support & Engagement
● Support communications, outreach, resources, and engagement initiatives for prospective 
and current Dance Minor students.
● Work with ASA and the Dance Minor Student Ambassador to strengthen community and 
connection among Dance Minor students.
● Gather feedback and identify recurring questions or needs within the Dance Minor 
population.
Student Programs & Engagement
● Assist with planning and implementing orientation, cohort programs, student meetings, 
workshops, community-building activities, and other Student Affairs initiatives
● Support student leadership, peer engagement, and initiatives related to student success, 
professionalism, wellbeing, and belonging.
● Assist with program logistics, materials, evaluation, and follow-up
Communications & Resources
● Draft routine student communications and assist with maintaining forms, resource guides, 
FAQs, and other student-facing materials.
● Assist with triaging general student inquiries and directing students to the appropriate 
staff member or university resource.
Assessment & Special Projects
● Support surveys, program evaluations, and other assessment efforts related to the student 
experience.
● Compile information and research promising practices to support Academic Advising and 
Student Affairs projects and initiatives.
● Assist with other special projects and related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
● Current enrollment in a USC graduate program; students in Rossier’s Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs (PASA) program are strongly preferred.
 

Position Expectations
● Available 10-15 hours per week during the academic year, primarily in person between 
9AM and 5 PM, with occasional evening events.
● Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills; reliable, proactive, and 
comfortable managing multiple priorities.
● Interest in student affairs, academic advising, student success, or higher education; 
experience working with college students preferred.
● Comfortable handling student information with discretion and knowing when to refer 
questions or concerns to ASA.
● Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Canva
● Participate in regular supervision, ASA meetings, and training as needed.
● The hourly rate for this position is $19.00.
Anyone interested in this opportunity should send a 1) Updated CV, and 2) Cover letter to: uscdance@usc.edu