Academic Program Specialist
Academic Program Specialist
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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 ofUSC you will be a part of a worldclass research university and a member of the Trojan Family which is comprised of the faculty students and staff that make the university a great place to work.
As a community of Dornsife College we are committed to the creation preservation and communication of fundamental knowledge in all its formsas well as a lifelong passion for learning and a commitment to the betterment of society. The academic mission of Dornsife College can only be realized to its fullest potential when we build and protect a representative equitable inclusive culture of scholarship for students faculty and staff. This is not done through initiatives but by embedding these values into the everyday interactions relationships policies and practices of the College. What is required is a seamless integration of the tenets of equity and inclusivity into every facet of academic life. If we want our scholars staff and students to be able to give their very best we must create an academic environment that portends success.
Success is possible when every member of the Dornsife community owns their role as a steward of the culture in which we learn research and work; when we believe that it is because of who we are that we are able to do what we do: achieve excellence together.
Achieving a robust and inclusive academic culture requires more than just the completion of a task but includes that persons capacity to contribute positively to the relationships and culture of their office or department. Therefore any applicant seeking to advance the mission of Dornsife College should also be assessed on their capacities beyond the technical elements of their work and demonstrate an understanding of their impact on others and to articulate how they contribute positively to those around them.
The USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters Arts and Sciences is seeking a Academic Program Specialist in the Department of Middle East Studies. The largest and oldest of the USC schools USC Dornsife functions as the academic core of the university offering courses and advancing knowledge across the humanities social sciences and natural sciences.
The Department of Middle East Studies (MDES) is committed to the teaching and study of the languages cultures peoples and societies throughout the Middle East region with an emphasis on sustainability and globalization. MDES is home to an interdisciplinary major and minor in Middle East Studies a minor in Iranian Studies and a minor in Arabic. The department organizes lively and exciting lectures colloquia conferences and film series on a broad range of topics ranging from politics and economics to history and the arts.
Responsibilities include:
- Plans and implements academic program services and activities. Provides administrative and/or operational support to team members and/or managers responsible for program development and performance to ensure overall success.
- Plans and implements academic program services and activities (e.g. scheduling meetings curriculum development). Researches academic programs and/or classes and provides guidance and modifications. Participates in program marketing and/or recruiting campaigns. Performs administrative functions related to accreditation and program review as required.
- Coordinates distribution of academic program materials (e.g. newsletters class notifications). Drafts and/or generates complex communication items (e.g. reports conference and seminar materials). Coordinates production (e.g. formatting copying) and dissemination of documents (e.g. presentations course handouts grant proposals).
- Provides customer service and performs administrative and clerical tasks and duties as needed to ensure programs are supported. Acts as point of contact for academic programs and responds or coordinates responses to information requests.
Preferred qualifications:
- Bachelors degree Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
- Three years of work experience.
- Experience in higher education and/or customer service. Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills for interacting with both domestic and international stakeholders.
- Demonstrated attention to detail. Proven ability to plan implement and coordinate program logistics.
- Demonstrated database/data entry experience.
- Proven project management and problemsolving skills able to handle multiple timelines changing priorities and fluctuating workloads
- Three years experience higher education and/or customer service.
The hourly rate range for this position is $28.01 $31.56. 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 candidates 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.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Required Documents and Additional Information:
- Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents.
- 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 benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions after six months of employment; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free Professional Development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.
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 theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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 ator by email at. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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