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University of Southern California · 1 day 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 undergraduate academic and co-curricular initiatives at the USC Capital Campus.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

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 coordinationStudent servicesData analysisWeb developmentSocial mediaBudget oversightOrganizational skillsProject managementCommunication skillsRelationship-building

Required

Bachelor's degree

3 years of experience in higher education academic program coordination, student services, or experiential education

Experience managing learning programs for adults

Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders

Demonstrated experience in management/leadership roles, building and maintaining relationships with domestic and international stakeholders

Proven budget oversight and planning experience

Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with exemplary attention to detail

Experience in higher education and/or customer service

Proven ability to plan, implement, and coordinate program logistics

Demonstrated database/data entry experience

Proven project management skills

Preferred

Master's degree in higher education or related field

At least 5 years of experience in higher education academic program coordination, student services, or experiential education

Experience advising and supporting off-campus or study away programs

Experience in web site development and social media

Familiarity with USC systems (SIS, Workday, Slate, Advise USC, Brightspace)

Exceptional organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills

5 years working in higher education

Company

University of Southern California

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University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.

Founded in 1880

Los Angeles, California, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.usc.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$19.64M

Key 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

Hossein Pourmand

Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement

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