The USC Annenberg School of Communication is seeking an Academic Program Administrator to oversee the day-to-day operations and administrative functions of its academic programs. This role manages the Ph.D. and Global Communication master’s programs, coordinates all curriculum updates for the School of Communication, and ensures the smooth execution of numerous processes essential to the School’s operations. The Academic Program Administrator also supports curriculum development and other program initiatives, contributing to both short- and long-term strategic goals. This position plays a key role in delivering seamless program operations and high-quality experiences for students, faculty, and stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• 3 years of relevant work experience (combined education/experience may substitute for minimum requirements)

• Experience managing learning programs for adults

• Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and coordinate program logistics

• Experience with databases and data entry

• Proven project management and problem-solving skills, able to manage multiple timelines, changing priorities, and fluctuating workloads

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience, preferably in higher education

• Experience in management or leadership roles, including working with domestic and international stakeholders

• Budget oversight and planning experience

• Experience in higher education and/or customer services

Required Documents and Additional Information:

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Additional Information:

• This is a full-time, hybrid, exempt staff position.

• The hourly range for this position is $6,083.33 -$6,666.67. 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.

• Job openings are posted for a minimum of (5) five business days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended, so please apply on the same business day if interested.

• USC has excellent benefits, including health and dental benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans; tuition benefits for staff and their family; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, transit subsidy program, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.

About the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

Located in Los Angeles at the University of Southern California, the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is a national leader in education and scholarship in the fields of communication, journalism, public diplomacy and public relations. With an enrollment of more than 2,200 students, USC Annenberg offers doctoral, master's and bachelor's degree programs, as well as continuing development programs for working professionals across a broad scope of academic inquiry. The school's comprehensive curriculum emphasizes the core skills of leadership, innovation, service and entrepreneurship and draws upon the resources of a networked university located in the media capital of the world. For additional information, see our website: https://annenberg.usc.edu/.

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.