USC’s Office of the Provost, Mc Nair Scholars Program, is seeking a Program Specialist to join its team. Funding end at the end of the 2014-2015 academic year (possibly through July 31st) Program Specialist assists in the planning, organization and delivery of services and activities specific to a university program. Provides specialized professional services including: counseling, testing and evaluation, teaching or events planning.
The USC Mc Nair Scholars Program prepares eligible and academically talented undergraduates for doctoral studies through involvement in research, advising, mentorships, assistance with the graduate school application process, preparation for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and other scholarly activities.
Job Accountabilities:
- Provides professional services including: counseling, testing and evaluation, teaching or event planning in support of a university program. Assists program management with administrative functions: planning, budgeting, proposal development, and marketing of program services.
- Researches and identifies client or beneficiary needs and recommends program modifications or creation of new programs and services. Assists in the design and delivery of programs, services and special events.
- Provides leadership, guidance and supervision to staff, student workers, volunteers, and/or graduate assistants. Leads others in the planning and delivery of services, activities and special events.
- Develops and conducts program focused training and assesses proficiency or readiness
- of trainees.
- Interfaces with faculty, researchers and staff for committee work or information exchange regarding program services or content.
- Researches the market, develops marketing plans to promote program, creates information materials, and plans activities and events to support marketing strategies.
- Participates in the development and implementation of program policies and procedures.
- Provides historical data and projections for use in developing program budgets. May directly control a portion of the total program budget or assist with overall budget administration.
- Coordinates program services with other offices and staff on campus, serves as a resource for program information and represents program on university committees.
For more information (and to apply): https://jobs.usc.edu/postings/24997
