Student-Athlete Enrichment Programs and Services (StEPS) at USC is seeking to hire one graduate student intern interested in gaining experience and training in the field of student-athlete support services, specifically assisting with our Athlete Career Transition Programs (ACT) while also providing occasional support to our Student-Athlete Development (PD) programming.
Job Title: Graduate Assistant � Athlete Career Transition Programs
Department: USC Student-Athlete Enrichment Programs and Services
Contact: Monica K. Morita, Director of Athlete Career Transition Programs, mmorita@usc.edu
Program Description:
The USC Student-Athlete Enrichment Programs and Services (StEPS) Program is committed to providing the necessary support to assist all student-athletes in reaching their full potential academically, personally, and professionally. Student-Athlete Enrichment Programs and Services graduate intern will assist the Directors of Student-Athlete Development (PD) & Athlete Career Transition (ACT) and other staff members with day-to-day operation duties necessary to accomplish the department�s goals and mission.
*Employment Dates: August 19th 2024 - May 23rd, 2025
*Would like GA to start Summer employment but not required. Fieldwork units/hours available in unison with compensation.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist with development and execution of the Trojan Athlete Network.
- Assist with event Planning and execution of PD/ACT Programming and StEPS Special Events.
- Assist with coordination of and attendance at PD/ACT events.
- Assist with coordination of ACT events.
- Track attendance of PD/ACT Events.
- Assist with StEPS Social Media accounts.
- Meet with student-athletes to provide Career Development support: Resume and Cover Letter Critiques, Mock Interviews, LinkedIn Profiles and other career related matters.
- Assist with Employer Outreach and Engagement efforts.
- Provide statistical analysis and evaluation of PD/ACT Programming.
- Other projects and duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Enrollment in a USC graduate program required.
- Special consideration provided to applicants who are able to make a two-year commitment OR start in the summer.
- Must be available to work evening and weekend hours to assist with scheduled programming.
- Preferences given to individuals who express a desire to work in Student Development.
Compensation: $17.78 per hour (Usually $1 over minimum wage)
*Hours per week: 20 academic year (*Summer might be 35 hours per week)
Work hours: Varies, but will work mostly during business hours, with some evening or weekend hours for special events & programs.