Director of Academic Advising

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $86,089 - $118,731 • Hybrid

About The Position

The USC Leventhal School of Accounting is seeking a full-time Director of Academic Advising. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director will lead an Assistant Director and Associate Director to support students in Leventhal’s Bachelor of Science in Accounting (ACCT), the Minor in Accounting, the joint Leventhal and Marshall Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance (ACFN), the Master of Accounting (MAcc), and Master of Business Taxation (MBT) programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years of experience
• Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
• Supervisory experience in student programs and services.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• 7 years of experience
• Experience leading and supervising other full-time employees
• Problem solving skills
• High emotional intelligence
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of the team, students, faculty, etc.
• Familiarity with accounting profession and industry

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Academic Advising team, recruit/supervise student worker(s), and facilitate a collaborative, engaged, and inclusive team environment.
• Provide support to Leventhal students, including meeting with students both in-person and virtually, updating course plans and informational resources, updating the website, reviewing and distributing communications, tracking student academic progress in the Advise USC platform, conducting GPA and graduation checks, providing guidance on CPA (Certified Public Accountant) eligibility, referring students to other resources as needed.
• In collaboration with the Marshall Office of Undergraduate Advising & Student Affairs, participate in orientation sessions, register students for classes, assess applications for internal transfer.
• Design and execute a strategic plan that furthers the goals of Leventhal’s academic mission: gather and assess feedback from students, alumni, faculty, staff and other constituents; implement and update information systems to collect data to identify trends and develop objectives.
• Liaise with multiple groups (e.g., students, faculty, alumni, employers, Leventhal advisory board members, Marshall and University personnel, colleagues from other institutions, representatives from accounting and other professional associations) to stay current on issues, trends, policies, and technologies that impact educational success, enrollments, student wellbeing, and the accounting profession.
• Evaluate, update, and maintain curricula and class schedules that are in line with Leventhal’s mission. Help construct the class schedule for each semester. Monitor and manage enrollments during registration periods.
• Present and provide updates as necessary to the Leventhal Dean, faculty, Board of Councilors, Marshall, and other entities.
• Develop a budget in partnership with the Executive Director. Monitor expenses and ensure the Academic Advising team remains in compliance with all expense and reimbursement guidelines.
• 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
• 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