Academic Program Assistant
About The Position
The University of Southern California (USC) Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences is seeking an Academic Program Specialist. The largest and oldest of the USC schools, USC Dornsife functions as the academic core of the university, offering courses and advancing knowledge across the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. Join our team and help bring global academic experiences to life! The Academic Program Specialist will support Dornsife’s study abroad and other travel program opportunities by assisting in coordinating program operations, communications, financial transactions, data analysis, and logistics. This position will also serve as a key resource for students and domestic and international partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
- At least two years of relevant experience in higher education, customer service, or a related field.
- Minimum Field of Expertise: Experience in higher education and/or customer service.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills for interacting with both domestic and international stakeholders.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- Proven ability to plan, implement, and coordinate program logistics.
- Demonstrated database/data entry experience.
- Proven project management and problem solving skills, able to handle multiple timelines, changing priorities, and fluctuating workloads.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of or experience with Workday Finance, Terra Dotta, Excel, Outlook and website maintenance is desirable but not required.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating program operations, communications, financial transactions, data analysis, and logistics for study abroad and other travel program opportunities.
- Serving as a key resource for students and domestic and international partners.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
