Assistant Dean Specialized Masters Programs
Assistant Dean Specialized Masters Programs
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$ 186620 - 215000
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USC Marshall School of Business is seeking an experienced and purposedriven Assistant Dean Specialized Masters Programs to lead and oversee operations for our Specialized MS Programs and Graduate Certificates. This leadership role will shape the future of business education by enhancing student success standardizing advisement and managing student crisis protocols.
This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation in graduate education and impact the next generation of business leaders. If you are a strategic leader passionate about student success we encourage you to apply.
The Assistant Dean will report to the Associate Dean for Marshall Specialized Degrees and collaborate closely with Academic Directors Program Directors and the Graduate Programs Office. This role manages relationships across multiple stakeholders ensuring the seamless operation of programs in Business Analytics Entrepreneurship & Innovation Finance Global Supply Chain Management (including an online program) Marketing and Social Entrepreneurship.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Streamline operations across specialized MS programs develop efficiencies and best practices.
- Oversee student support services including academic advising and crisis management.
- Enhance program coordination policies and administrative processes.
- Provide leadership to staff student workers and graduate assistants ensuring team effectiveness.
- Build a strong collaborative working environment with other constituents including academic departments senior administrators and faculty. Establish relationships with other relevant university and external constituents.
- Facilitate student registration and certificate tracking for graduate students and exchange programs.
- Arranges and attends meetings seminars and other events related to project efforts.
- Lead strategic initiatives in collaboration with the Associate Dean.
- Analyze and report data to support decisionmaking and longterm planning.
- Assist the Associate Dean with internal and external reporting.
- Support event planning and programming for MS students.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 10 years of experience in higher education graduate student affairs and program administration.
- Proven leadership in student success strategic planning and team management.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with faculty and senior administration.
- Adaptability and problemsolving ability in a dynamic academic environment.
- Proven leadership and experience with collaborative projects.
- Proficiency in software tools including Excel and PowerPoint.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Education: Masters degree
Minimum Experience: 7 years
Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related program and team management experience. Expert knowledge of the higher education field. Budget management experience. Ability to manage projects.
Anticipated Hiring Range:
The annual base salary range for this position is $186620.04 $215000. 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.
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 seven calendar 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*; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free Professional Development classes.
- The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer that Values Diversity.
Why join the USC Marshall School of Business
USC is a leading private research university located in Los Angeles a global center for arts technology and international business. As the citys largest private employer responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills across a variety of academic schools and units. As a USC employee you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks and be a member of the Trojan Family the faculty staff students and alumni who make USC a great place to work.
About The Marshall School of Business:
The Marshall School of Business is one of the premier business schools in the country consistently recognized for its outstanding array of MBA specialized MS and undergraduate programs. The Marshall School of Business is ideally positioned to address the challenges of a rapidly changing business environment and is ranked as one of the countrys top schools for accounting finance marketing consulting entrepreneurship and international business studies.
USC Marshall builds on unique opportunities that stem from its Los Angeles location on the Pacific Rim its interdisciplinary and impactful research the momentum generated by the University of Southern California and the unparalleled engagement of the Trojan Alumni Family. With ready access to industries defining the new business frontier including biotechnology life sciences media entertainment communications and healthcare this vast network offers USC Marshall graduates exceptionally strong support for success in the global marketplace.
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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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