Student Programs Advisor II

About the role

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be part of a world‑class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family.” The USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences is seeking a Student Programs Advisor II (Study Abroad Advisor) in the Office of Overseas Studies. USC Dornsife, the largest and oldest USC school, functions as the academic core of the university, offering courses across the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. The Office of Overseas Studies offers more than 55 semester programs in 30 countries and serves undergraduates from Dornsife and other USC schools.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on all aspects of study abroad, including suitable programs, application process, course offerings at partner institutions, integration with study plans, cost and funding sources, visas, travel, health and safety considerations, different cultures and academic systems, and co-curricular/extracurricular opportunities.
• Liaise closely with academic advisors and articulation office regarding course plans and articulation of overseas courses.
• Interface with academic advisors and faculty to exchange and update information or to enlist support for programs.
• Review student applications for determination of program eligibility.
• Grant or deny admission to programs, providing alternatives or referrals as appropriate.
• Coordinate and manage all logistics of assigned study abroad program portfolio, including invoice payments and transcript processing.
• Coordinate exchanges with partner universities, advise inbound exchange students, facilitate DS-2019 documentation, and liaise with academic units receiving students.
• Develop and/or maintain relationships with partner universities, third-party program providers, and other service providers; plan programming as needed; assist with drafting agreements.
• Stay current with institutional and programmatic changes.
• Travel internationally and domestically as needed.
• Promote and publicize programs.
• Plan events.
• Design and develop informational or promotional materials using various media.
• Create and manage website content.
• Work with outside vendors to order print materials and promotional items.
• Plan and oversee events such as study abroad f