Office of Career Services

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For more than 80 years, the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy (formerly USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development) has prepared some of the nation’s most dedicated leaders and connected them with influential organizations that help solve the world’s most complex challenges. As one of the nation's elite professional schools, the USC Price School delivers graduates who are diverse, driven, and well-equipped to make meaningful contributions to the organizations they serve.

The USC Price School believes that its graduates will make a difference in the world. The Office of Career Services is committed to helping students and alumni achieve this goal.

About Career Services

The Office of Career Services makes it easy for students to network with professionals in their fields, as well as to attend stimulating career workshops and networking nights to learn about different careers. In addition, the Professional Mentoring and Externship Programs assist students in defining and testing their career aspirations.

The Office of Career Services offers career advisement sessions with students and alumni. Career advisement sessions are tailored to the needs of an individual but typically include: resume and cover letter writing, identifying a targeted job search, networking skills, and interview preparation.

Contact:

Naiery Misserlian
Assistant Director, Career Services
Phone: (213) 740-0533
E-mail: misserli@usc.edu

In her role, Naiery oversees the Mentoring and Externship Programs along with on-campus recruitment events including Information Sessions, On Campus Interviews and Career Fairs. In addition, she provides general career advisement to students.

Zarui Neksalyan
Student Services Advisor
Phone: (213) 740-1460
E-mail: neksalya@usc.edu

In her new role Zarui will help provide career advising to students, help with the Professional Mentor and Externship programs, assist with the online MPA program, and other special projects.

Lisa Luna
Administrative Assistant II
Phone: (213) 740-0546
E-mail: lluna@usc.edu

In her role, Lisa provides administrative assistance to the Career Services office, including scheduling career advisement appointments. In addition she helps to oversee the Career Services Student Advocate group and is responsible for event logistics.