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USC · 1 week ago

Assistant Director, Academic Programs, USC Capital Campus

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$75K/yr - $90K/yr

5+ years exp

The University of Southern California (USC) is a leading private research university, and they are seeking an Assistant Director of Academic Programs for their Capital Campus in Washington, D.C. This role involves supporting the enrollment, operations, planning, delivery, and compliance of all undergraduate academic and co-curricular initiatives, while ensuring smooth daily operations and enhancing student experiences.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate daily academic operations for Capital Campus academic programs, including scheduling, classroom management, site visits, and faculty support

Assist in the implementation of program policies and procedures to ensure compliance with USC academic and administrative standards

Maintain program calendars, deadlines, and reporting timelines; prepare communications and documents for internal and external stakeholders in D.C. and L.A

Serve as a key contact for faculty and academic staff regarding orientation, pre-arrival details, teaching logistics, materials, and classroom support in D.C

Support enrollment data, evaluations, and assessment outcomes for institutional reporting

Provide individualized support to USC in D.C. students on academic procedures, course logistics, and experiential learning expectations

Collaborate with team to deliver pre-departure and on-site orientation sessions, advising workshops, and community-building activities

Serve as a secondary on-site contact for student emergencies, health or conduct issues, and academic concerns, in coordination with USC departments in Los Angeles

Facilitate the integration of academic and experiential components to ensure a cohesive student experience in D.C., commonly linked to degrees at USC

Assist with experiential learning coordination, including tracking schedules, communicating with sites, and maintaining contacts

Help manage site visits, networking events, and cultural programming that link academic content with professional learning

Support outreach to D.C.-based organizations, Trojan alumni, and agencies to sustain and expand program partnerships

Develop and maintain materials for newsletters, websites, social media, and presentations to promote USC Capital Campus academic programs

Support recruitment, enrollment, alumni engagement, and public events representing the academic mission of the Capital Campus

Gather data on student outcomes, academic satisfaction, and program impact; assist with reports and recommendations for continuous improvement

Participate in the planning and implementation of new academic initiatives and summer or short-term programs

Reports to: Director of Academic Programs, USC Capital Campus

Supervises: Student workers or temporary staff as assigned

Qualification

Higher education experienceProgram coordinationOrganizational skillsData entry experienceBudget oversightCommunication skillsRelationship buildingWeb developmentSocial mediaLeadership experienceProject management