University of Southern California · 9 hours ago
Practice Group Leader, Financial Services
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $111K/yr
4+ years expThe University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business is seeking a Practice Group Leader for their financial services practice. This role involves strategizing to support MBA students in securing internships and full-time jobs while building relationships and maintaining an employer portfolio.
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Responsibilities
Serve as lead strategist for the assigned practice group; make strategic decisions on how to use limited time and resources to best drive the professional success of a cohort of MBA students pursuing respective practice area
Ensure the delivery of career education – resume and cover letter reviews, interview preparation, industry-specific preparation – through one-on-one, group advising, and workshops with the full-time staff, peer advisors, alumni, technology, or other resources
Build and maintain an appropriate employer portfolio to facilitate the professional success of respective practice area, including adequate opportunities to drive successful internship and full-time career outcomes for MBA students; actively work to grow the employer portfolio year-over-year
Plan and coordinate a diverse range of employer-facing events, providing leadership and support to the Practice Group Coordinator; drive strong student engagement and participation in career-enhancing programs
Leverage the incredible Trojan Network, intentionally connecting students to alumni, alumni to students, and capitalizing on the network’s willingness to support and enhance Marshall Career Service’s various career initiatives
Cultivate and maintain an Alumni/Executive-in-Residence program to scale the practice group’s reach and impact; intentionally train and deploy a highly qualified group of alumni volunteers eager to support the professional success of MBA students
In line with the Marshall Career Service’s strategic value of career-outcome-driven, actively monitor the internship and full-time career outcomes of all full-time MBA students, working aggressively to implement continual solutions to drive outcomes as high as possible
Lean into Marshall Career Service’s strategic value of relationship-centered, actively leaning into building positive relationships with students; establish relationships with and advise student clubs and their leaders, take opportunities to attend club events and be visibly present, and lean into communication during times of conflict
Conduct one-on-one and group meetings with MBA students, as needed; participate in career preparation programs to support incoming MBA students and to prepare for entry into the practice group model
Be a creative and entrepreneurial leader; each practice group is unique based on the nuances of that particular industry and the specific students, requiring a leader that will be tenacious in pursuing success – success will be more art than science and require someone that can develop a sense of knowing when to hold the course, when to change, and when to think outside the box
Practice group leaders should maintain expertise in their respective industry, including connections to relevant professional organizations, monitoring employment trends, and thinking about future implications for the industry (AI, for example)
Partner with the appropriate MBA team members to help incoming MBA students successfully onboard and prepare for entry into the practice group model, as well as support students’ transition between practice groups, as needed
Practice group leader will partner with the Practice Group Leader for Executive and Working Professionals to determine appropriate industry-specific support for the students in the executive and working professional MBA programs
Actively liaise with partners across Marshall Career Services, the Marshall School of Business, and USC to ensure that the organization is seen as a great partner and willing collaborator
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Four years of full-time relevant experience (Career Services or direct industry experience)
Preferred
MBA or master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Career Counseling, or related discipline
Seven years of full-time relevant experience, including both Career Services and relevant industry experience, with industry experience prioritized
Benefits
Health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network
Eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions
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
Company
University of Southern California
University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.64MKey Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineCDA Foundation
2025-02-04Grant· $10.8M
2025-01-30Grant· $5.93M
2024-07-30Grant
Leadership Team
David A Barnhart
Director, USC Space Engineering Research Center
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Hossein Pourmand
Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement
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