Academic Program Manager
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Academic Program Manager
The Division of Cinema & Media Studies (CAMS) within the USC School of Cinematic Arts is seeking applicants for an Academic Program Manager. The Cinema & Media Studies Division has consistently been ranked among the best film and media programs in the country and Cinema & Media Studies is one of the core divisions of the school with a large undergraduate and graduate population. Faculty and alumni are recognized as leaders in their respective areas of study and the division has many notable alumni teaching and doing research around the world.
Qualifications
The ideal applicant for the position would have demonstrated skills and interest in program and budget management and educational administration. An interest and understanding of film and media studies is essential and an interest in undergraduate teaching is optional.
Job Responsibilities
This position is responsible for managing an academic program at the university and reports to a faculty director (Chair) also charged with program management responsibilities. The position directly supervises staff and manages program operations and administrative functions to include budget design program evaluation policy implementation strategic planning personnel administration marketing and promotion. Teaching undergraduate seminars is optional and contingent on candidate interest and qualifications and divisional needs.
The support functions include but are not limited to:
- Oversight of division budget including preparation of budget proposals expenditure tracking reconciliation and budget addition oversee the division donor funds and research funds for faculty and students including graduate travel requests and travel grant transfers and matches.
- Tracking and reconciliation of graduate funding support and TA labor allocations.
- Management of administrative staff including postdoctoral fellows and Spectator layout addition provide oversight of day-to-day operations of the division and serve as leader of the administrative team in meetings.
- Oversight and strategic planning budgeting and tracking of division courses and enrollments.
- Oversee recruitment hiring and contract preparation for adjuncts and part-timers and serving as liaison to the HR office during the hiring process.
- Serve as managing editor for the division journal Spectator preparing contracts and working with editors and vendors to print and distribute the publication.
- Serve as supervisor for the division Postdoctoral Fellows including their work on the division journal Spectator.
- Maintain and revise division policies procedures and workflows.
- Assist in ceremonies and events for the division including recruitment orientation and graduation.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Successful candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills administrative acumen budget and accounting experience as well as a genuine interest in working with students staff and faculty. Ability to work in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment as well as flexibility in the face of changing priorities and fluctuating workloads is critical.
Minimum Education:
Masters degree
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience:
3-5 years
Minimum Field of Expertise:
Directly related experience in educational administration.
Preferred Education:
Doctorate
Preferred Experience:
5 years
Preferred Field of Expertise: Administrative experience in a university environment and knowledge of university policies and procedures.
This position is based on the USC campus in the School of Cinematic Arts complex. The position is full-time within a hybrid work environment.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $94500- $ would be offered based on skills and education level. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope of 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.
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 world-class research university and a member of the Trojan Family which is comprised of the faculty students and staff that make the university what it is.
USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race gender creed and background. The University particularly encourages women members of underrepresented groups veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.
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Minimum Education: Bachelors degree. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 5 years. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum experience Minimum Field of Expertise: Experience managing learning programs for adults. Demonstrated experience in management/leadership roles building and maintaining relationships with domestic and international stakeholders. Proven budget oversight and planning experience. Outstanding interpersonal oral and written communication skills with exemplary attention to detail. Experience in higher education and/or customer service. Proven ability to plan implement and coordinate program logistics. Demonstrated database/data entry experience. Proven project management and problem solving skills able to handle multiple timelines changing priorities and fluctuating workloads.Manages academic program operations services day-to-day activities and administrative functions. Participates in the development of short- and long-term program strategies. Manages team members and is responsible for staff and team development.
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 at or by email at. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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