Associate Director

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

21h • $88,006 - $112,978

About The Position

Associate Director USC Marshall School of Business Peter Arkley Institute for Risk Management The Peter Arkley Institute for Risk Management educates the next generation of risk management leaders for an increasingly complex and interconnected business environment. A curriculum focused on stimulating critical thinking and sharpening analytical skills equips students to meet the risk challenges of tomorrow. Research by leading academics exploring critical issues facing the risk management industry informs this curriculum. Born out of a collaboration with the Southern California risk management industry, the Arkley Institute emphasizes professional development through internships, mentorships, and networking events. The Arkley Institute is searching for an Associate Director to join the team. The Associate Director will oversee and implement the student-and-industry focused programming for the Peter Arkley Institute for Risk Management.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
• Minimum Experience: 3 years
• Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related professional experience in area of program specialization.

Nice To Haves

• Three years' directly related professional experience in risk management industry and/or higher education.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and writing skills.
• Details-oriented.
• Ability to analyze information and problem-solve.
• Strong work ethic.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Strong project management experience.
• Proficient technology skills.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with diverse groups, exercising diplomacy, good judgment, and discretion.
• A team player.
• Demonstrated experience with office management communication software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Office suite, Google suite, Zoom)

Responsibilities

• Assists the Institute’s Executive Director and Director in executing the Emerging Leaders Program, a five-day session on USC’s campus each May, with diverse students from USC and several other universities, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities; and any other academic symposia, speaker series, webinars, or related events.
• Oversees the Risk Management Minor and Emphasis Mentorship Program, including updating program standards, planning program events, and communicating with industry professionals; and other student-and-industry-related programming.
• Engages with risk management students by offering career advice, reviewing resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles, and providing advice to student groups, including the Gamma Iota Sigma chapter.
• Conducts Institute-related community outreach (e.g., students, risk management industry) and develops strategies for marketing and promoting Institute. Develops and issues the USC Risk Management Exchange and the Institute’s Quarterly Update. Assesses and reports to the Institute’s Executive Director and Director on effectiveness of outreach efforts and makes changes as appropriate.
• Supports the Institute’s Executive Director and Director in engaging with the Institute’s governing bodies, including the industry professionals serving on the Advisory Board, the Advisory Council, the Trailblazers Council, and other ad hoc committees.
• Serves as a key resource for Institute information. Responds to questions referred by administrators and other staff and interfaces with faculty, staff, students, and external parties regarding Institute’s offerings.
• Promotes an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas, words, and actions that uphold principles of the USC Integrity and Accountability Code.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Benefits

• 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; 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees