Admissions Counselor I

Description:

Under the direction of the Assistant Dean and Assistant Director for Admissions, the Admissions Counselor I supports the recruitment and admission of candidates to the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program. This position also manages the Keck School visiting student program.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the admissions application process including developing interview schedule, coordinating application opening and closing dates, and managing assignment of student and faculty interviewers.

• Oversee the visiting medical student application process.  Receive and process applications for students and coordinate acceptance with clinical departments.  Manage the onboarding and health clearance process for visiting students.
• Manage updates to the Admissions application system and Visiting Student Learning Opportunities software systems. Ensure applications are updated each cycle with information for applicants. Work with vendors to resolve system issues.
• Develop and prepare admissions reports for internal and external use.
• Assist with training of admissions faculty, including admissions committee members.  
• Support the Assistant Director of Admissions with the planning of “Accepted Students Day”.
• Coordinate onboarding activities for accepted students, including health clearances, criminal background check and registration. Liaise with university and medical staff offices to coordinate students understanding of requirements and processes.
• Serve as a member of the Year 1 Orientation Committee.

The hourly rate range for this position is $29.42 - $33.33. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 0 - 6 months
Minimum Field of Expertise: Counseling skills and/or academic advisement experience

                                                  

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

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