Program Administrator, Center for Sports, Entertainment, Media & Technology Law

Founded in 1896 the Gould School of Law has a distinguished past built on the principles of equity and excellence and the courage to break new ground. USC first introduced legal education in Southern California. Today the Law School continues to make history through its philosophy of innovation and through its people. USC Gould cultivates analytical ability ethical values and a spirit of collegiality that prepare students for meaningful careers benefiting society. It was one of the first law schools to engage students in clinical programs and remains a leader in experiential education.

The Gould School of Law is seeking to hire a Program Administrator for the Center for Sports Entertainment Media and Technology Law (the SEMT Center). This position will report directly to the Executive Director of the SEMT Center. Formed in 2025 the SEMT Center aims to be the countrys foremost legal home for the study of sports entertainment media and technology and offers classes events educational opportunities and guidance for students in these important addition the Center serves as a conduit between Gould and the many alumni and professionals working in these industries. Learn more about the center here: Qualifications:

• Preferred Education: Masters degree.

• Preferred Experience: 3 years

• Preferred Field of Expertise: General business or project management preferably in an environment where the applicant needed to communicate and manage across multiple departments and/or groups of people. Preference given to those who have worked in entertainment and/or sports.

Job Accountabilities:

• Manage events and initiatives of the SEMT Center such as seminars symposia panels board meetings student networking opportunities and other activities.

• Help the Executive Director create oversee and maintain new programs and activities within the SEMT Centers mandate.

• Manage student fellows and researchers who work with the SEMT Center.

• Act as a primary communicator with students alumni and industry professionals.

• Collaborate consult and communicate with other Gould and university departments as needed.

• Help the Executive Director as well as Goulds Development team to establish and maintain relationships with potential donors.

• Produce status reports presentations memos budgets and other work product of the Center.

• Perform routine administrative work such as maintaining multiple calendars preparing expense reports answering routine questions and maintaining the SEMT Center offices.

• Assist the Executive Director with preparing materials for classes that he teaches and events where makes presentations.

• Assist withboth finalexam administration andproctoringat the end of the Fall and Spring semesters and commencement each year.

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Theuniversity reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Sound judgment and thoughtfulness.

• Exacting attention to detail.

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

• A customer service oriented attitude and personality.

• Advanced technical skills especially in the Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Acrobat Zoom Google Products and other common apps and software platforms.

• Interest in and experience with the business of entertainment and/or sports.

ATTENTION: Applicants must upload a cover letter and a resume to be considered for this position.

Learn more about our benefits and perks here: Gould School of Law (Gould) considers candidates that demonstrate through ideas words and actions a strong commitment to USCs Unifying Values. Gould holds a unique position in society and within the university as every aspect of these principles are influenced by and can be protected through legal rules and institutions. At Gould we are proudly committed to maintaining a community in which each person respects the rights of others to live work and learn in peace and dignity to be proud of who and what they are and to have equal opportunity to realize their full potential as individuals and members of society.

The annual base salary range for this position is $88006.08 - $100368.48. 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.

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.

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