Assistant Director of Career Development

Assistant Director of Career Development

The USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is seeking an experienced professional to assume the role of Assistant Director of Career Development. This position will report to Annenberg's Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Career Development and provide leadership within a department focused on shaping the professional development of our Annenberg student community.

A successful candidate will have 5-7 years of demonstrated experience in career services. Experience leading global student programming is preferred and familiarity with careers in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism and related industries.

Job Summary:

• Co-manage all aspects of Global Fellows summer internship program including student recruitment, employer partnerships and internship placement process.
• Advise students on an individual basis regarding career issues and strategies, job search methods, resume preparation, internship, job placement and related matters
• Provide advising and program support for the international student population (i.e. curate resources, plan events or workshops, etc.)
• Co-manage all aspects of Wallis Annenberg Innovation internship program including student recruitment, securing industry partners and grant proposal management
• Provide program support for Annenberg's experiential education programs including Maymesters and Spring Break Career Immersions
• Coordinate alumni career panels
• Support department programming: Lunch with Leaders, Career Treks, Alumni Panels, Company info sessions
• Hire, train and supervise one student employee to focus on international student support

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• 5-8 years of student affairs experience, ideally in career services or international programs
• Master's degree in student Affairs, Education, Counseling or related field
• Demonstrated experience, and commitment to working with international students
• Administrative experience with graduate or undergraduate populations in a university environment and knowledge of university policies and procedures.

Anticipated Hiring Range

The salary range for this position is $79,000 - $85,000. 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.

Required Documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume

Additional Information:

• 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 with employer contributions after six 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 sporting and other campus events.