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USC Annenberg Admissions seeks applicants for the position of Associate Director/ Senior Assistant Director of Admissions.  Major responsibilities include but are not limited to engaging with prospective undergraduate and graduate students to recruit and counsel applicants on admission policies, procedures and educational opportunities at USC Annenberg.  Planning, directing and managing the undergraduate recruitment cycle activities (in-person and virtual).   Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative relationships and enlist support of all levels of faculty members, staff, students, and alumni to accomplish goals. Experience and expertise with the development, implementation and use of customer-relationship management (CRM) systems, preferably Salesforce highly desired. 

The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, comfortable in decision making and counseling of applicants, organized and skilled in project management and an excellent communicator, both written and verbal.  An experienced admissions professional with at least four years of college or university experience is required.  Admissions experience at a liberal arts institution is highly preferred.  Candidate experience will determine hiring as an Associate Director or Senior Assistant Director.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Knowledge and experience with CRM software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of basic Microsoft office tools including, Word, Excel and Outlook
• Skill in setting priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of goals and job responsibilities.

Applications should be submitted via usccarreers.usc.edu and should include the following:

• Resume or CV and a cover letter, (Our system will allow you to add additional documentation by clicking the “upload” button in the same section where you attach your resume.)

• If you are a current USC employee, please visit the Career Worklet on the Workday Homepage and select “Find Jobs” to view USC Jobs.

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time (40 hours per week) on-campus staff position.
• The annual base salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000. 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 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.

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

Minimum Education:Bachelor's degreeCombined experience/education as substitute for minimum educationMinimum Experience:2 yearsCombined education/experience as substitute for minimum experiencePreferred Education:Bachelor's degreePreferred Experience:2 yearsMinimum Field of Expertise:Experience in admissions and recruitment at an academic or higher education institution, with knowledge of transfer credit policies and financial aid programs. Deft ability to gather, analyze, evaluate and assess large amounts of physical and digital data. Skilled in interviewing, counseling, conflict resolution, problem-solving and decision-making. Proven ability to interpret, analyze, and apply pertinent policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements. Skilled at organization, with astute attention to detail. Strong interpersonaland diplomatic skills for communicating tactfully with all levels of staff, media, and diverse individuals and groups. Ability to lead and guide diverse, high-performing teams, fostering an environment of trust, collaboration, transparency, and accountability. Exemplary written and oral communication and presentation skills, with experience developing communication plans, instructional materials and related content.Preferred Education:Bachelor's degreePreferred Experience:2 yearsPreferred Field of Expertise:Fluency in Spanish and/or other languages. Experience with customer-relationship management (CRM) systems. Demonstrated experience with office management communication software/tools (e.g. Google suite, Slack, Skype). Experience in social media management.

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