Admissions Counselor, Office of Admissions and Financial Aid

Founded in 1896, the Gould School of Law has a distinguished past built on the principles of equity and excellence, and the courage to break new ground. USC first introduced legal education in Southern California. Today, the law school continues to make history through its philosophy of innovation and through its people. USC Gould cultivates analytical ability, ethical values, and a spirit of collegiality that prepare students for meaningful careers benefiting society. It was one of the first law schools to engage students in clinical programs and remains a leader in experiential education.

The USC Gould School of Law seeks to hire an Admissions Counselor for the JD program office. The Admissions and Financial Aid Office is a fast-paced environment which receives over 7,000 applications each year and is highly selective, enrolling approximately 200 candidates each fall. The most appropriate candidate will be driven to meet and /or exceed objectives.

ATTENTION: Applicants must upload a cover letter and a resume to be considered for this position.

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as a contact for prospective and admitted students, informing them about the law school and its JD program.
• Acquire general knowledge of the law school admissions process and be able to clearly articulate the academic program requirements and general policies and procedures of the institution.
• Manage basic office tasks, including, but not limited to answering phones and greeting walk-in visitors, and serving as primary on each of these tasks when students workers are not available.
• Serve as the primary staff person responsible for admissions recruitment activities. This includes registering for events, creating and updating the shipping spreadsheet and using student workers to carry out shipments, as well as updating the shared and public admissions calendars with event information. This also requires administering recruit event surveys and running end-of-cycle reports to gauge the effectiveness of individual recruit events.
• Coordinate all logistics for out-of-town admitted student/alumni receptions by working with designated points of contact at law firm partners.
• Maintain inventory of office supplies and ensure supplies are ordered in a timely manner.
• Assist with processing of admission applications via the LSAC UNITE system.
• Review admissions applications and make recommendations on applicants.
• Attend admitted student conversion events and actively participate in the conversion process.
• Attend fall recruitment events. This will require periodic local and out-of-town travel, primarily during the fall months.
• Continuously stay updated on policies and procedures, as provided by the University.
• Maintain a relevant understanding of regulations associated with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) with regards to distribution of student information and ensuring regulations are followed at all times.
• Will assist with both final exam administration and proctoring at the end of the Fall and Spring semesters and commencement each year.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
  
  
  

ATTENTION: Applicants must upload a cover letter and a resume to be considered for this position.

Learn more about our benefits and perks here: https://employees.usc.edu/benefits-perks/

The Gould School of Law (Gould) considers candidates that demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values . Gould holds a unique position in society, and within the university, as every aspect of these principles are influenced by and can be protected through legal rules and institutions. At Gould, we are proudly committed to maintaining a community in which each person respects the rights of others to live, work, and learn in peace and dignity, to be proud of who and what they are, and to have equal opportunity to realize their full potential as individuals and members of society.

The hourly rate range for this position is $ 29.42 - $30.77. 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

Job ID REQ20174717 Posted Date 05/08/2026

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