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Posted: 08-Apr-24
Location: Los Angeles, California
Salary: Open
Categories:
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: REQ20147666
The Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is seeking an Assistant Director of Career Services.Reporting to the Associate Director of Career Development and International Programs, with direction from the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs/Director of Career Development this position plans and implements programs, events, and other activities to increase alumni and employer engagement to further career opportunities for students. The position also aligns industry needs and interests with school priorities to establish innovative programming and educational resources to ensure students are career-ready upon graduation.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Provide individual advisement to undergraduate and graduate students on career issues and strategies, internship search methods, and resume and interview preparation
- Leverage alumni career connections to benefit current students by inviting alumni to share their expertise through a hands-on career development workshop, alumni career/industry panel, or classroom lecture.
- Coordinate career panels featuring alumni and guest speakers to expand student knowledge of potential career paths
- Support Annenberg Insights project to enhance student advisement practices and understand career pathway options
- Curate and refine career education resources for students
- Support student assessment to survey career interests to inform industry outreach.
- Continuously research industry trends to stay abreast of changing employer hiring practices
- Assist other staff members in Career Development with programming and events
- Attend professional meetings and conferences to stay informed of industry trends
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree preferred in Student Affairs or 5-7 years of full-time work experience, preferably in the media industry
- Must possess strong organizational, written and oral communications, and relationship building skills
- Must have the ability to be flexible and adaptable
Applications should include the following:
- Resume or CV(Please note: Our system will allow you to add additional documentation by clicking the upload button in the same section where you attach your resume.)
Additional Information:
This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), hybrid, exempt staff position.
The monthly salary range for this position is $6,500 - $6,833. 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.
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 and dental 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 theUniversity 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 [email protected] . 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 theLos Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance
Job Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's Degree in counseling, higher education, human resources, or related field.Preferred Education: Master's Degree in business administration, counseling, higher education, human resources, or related field. Sevenor more years experience in career services, human resources, recruiting, or related field, working with highWork Experience:4 Years experience Preferred Work Experience: 7 yearsCombined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience
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About University of Southern California (USC)
USC is the leading private research university in Los Angeles—a global center for arts, technology and international business. With more than 47,500 students, we are located primarily in Los Angeles but also in various US and global satellite locations. As the largest private employer in Los Angeles, responsible for $8 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 and professional schools and administrative units. As a USC employee and member of the Trojan Family—the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who make USC a great place to work—you will enjoy excellent benefits, including a variety of well-being programs designed to help individuals achieve work-life balance.
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