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Employment Opportunity with USC School of Cinematic Arts
The USC School of Cinematic
Arts Division of Critical Studies is seeking to hire a new Student Services
Advisor II to work their main office. They would prefer someone who
is an excellent advisor and administrator with interest in the field of media
studies. The quick link for the position is below:
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 of USC, 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.
The University of Southern California seeks an organized, innovative, detail oriented advisor and administrator to play a key role in the management of graduate student services for the Critical Studies division in the School of Cinematic Arts.
The Student Services Advisor is primarily responsible for the advisement of graduate students assuring timely completion of degrees. The position is responsible for advisement, maintenance of student records, data collection and reports, curriculum development, and management of day-to-day activities within the division, including teaching assistant assignments, student counseling, and troubleshooting.
Job Accountabilities:
Organizes and oversees the admissions process.
Counsel and advise prospective students on admissions, financial aid, and academic requirements.
Assist in the planning and execution of graduate and undergraduate students services for a large academic unit.
Provides advisement for graduate students in Critical Studies.
Maintain academic and student records.
Compile statistical data and prepares reports.
Manages the Teaching Assistant program and assignments.
Assists in ceremonies and events for the division, including graduation.
Serves as liaison to relevant campus offices (e.g. degree progress, the graduate school, graduate admission, and registration) to assure timely completion of student degrees.
Manages curriculum changes.
Assists in the general administration of the Critical Studies Division.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
It's an exciting time at USC. We are world-renowned for our innovative education, academic excellence and path-breaking research in a vibrant region exploding with potential. As part of a university that is on an upward trajectory, excellent development and advancement opportunities are possible here. Ultimately, you will support the university's expansive, humanity-centered mission: "The development of human beings and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit."
USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions after six (6) months of employment; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free Professional Development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to football, basketball and other campus events.
The University of Southern California values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.
Minimum Education:
Master's degree Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience:
3 years
Minimum Field of Expertise:
Directly related experience in student services and programming with ability to lead
