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USC is a leading private research university located in Los Angeles – a global center for arts, technology, and international business. As the city’s largest private employer, responsible for more than $8 billion annually in economic activity in the region, we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills across a variety of academic schools and units. As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks, and you will be a member of the Trojan Family - the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work.
As a community of Dornsife College “we are committed to the creation, preservation, and communication of fundamental knowledge in all its forms…as well as a lifelong passion for learning and a commitment to the betterment of society.” The academic mission of Dornsife College can only be realized to its fullest potential when we build and protect a representative, equitable, inclusive culture of scholarship for students, faculty, and staff. This is not done through initiatives but by embedding these values into the everyday interactions, relationships, policies, and practices of the College. What is required is a seamless integration of the tenets of equity and inclusivity into every facet of academic life. If we want our scholars, staff, and students to be able to give their very best, we must create an academic environment that portends success.
Success is possible when every member of the Dornsife community owns their role as a steward of the culture in which we learn, research, and work; when we believe that it is because of who we are that we are able to do what we do: achieve excellence, together.
Achieving a robust and inclusive academic culture requires more than just the completion of a task, but includes that person’s capacity to contribute positively to the relationships and culture of their office or department. Therefore, any applicant seeking to advance the mission of Dornsife College should also be assessed on their capacities beyond the technical elements of their work, and demonstrate an understanding of their impact on others, and to articulate how they contribute positively to those around them.
Program Manager
USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies
Los Angeles, California
The University of Southern California’s Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies is seeking a Program Manager to join its team. The Program Manager will work closely with the Institute’s director to supervise and manage all Institute operations and administrative functions. These will include program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation (multiple research projects and series of public facing programming); policy development, recommendations, and implementation; personnel administration; budget management; identifying fundraising and development opportunities; marketing and promotion strategies; and proposal development. The Program Manager will report to the director, and will contribute to the design and implementation of Institute programming, policies, and strategic planning efforts.
Job Accountabilities
The Program Manager will provide strategic leadership for the USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies, including supervising all operational and administrative domains. The Institute has active programming in the United States and in the Republic of Armenia and regularly engages with the global Armenian Studies academic community. The Program Manager will work closely with the Institute’s Director to develop and execute immediate and long-term objectives:
Key functions:
- Develops and supervises Institute programming, including large scale research projects and public facing programming.
- Develops and recommends Institute operating and administrative policies. Manages the dissemination, interpretation, and application of Institute policies.
- Sets and communicates Institute priorities and performance standards and assesses operations using these criteria.
- Recommends organizational structure, reporting relationships, and staffing needs based on Institute goals. Makes hiring, promotional, and salary decisions in accordance with university policy. Provides performance appraisals for staff and determines need for disciplinary action.
- Develops and manages Institute budgets and recommends or makes budgetary and resource allocations. Provides financial status reports as requested by Institute director and/or Dornsife business office.
- Identifies short and long-term fundraising and development opportunities for the Institute. Seeks funds for program operations from private and public sources. Writes grants to fund programs and works with faculty, researchers, and staff to develop research proposals.
- In partnership with Institute senior staff, develops strategies for marketing or promoting Institute programming that includes market research and development of marketing plans, personal networking, newsletters, and publications or other communications materials, and events planning.
- Resolves problems or questions referred by Institute staff, senior university administrators, or professionals outside the university.
- Stays informed of developments in the field of contemporary Armenian Studies. Reads pertinent literature, attends meetings and participates in Armenological professional associations as appropriate. Establishes and maintains an active network of professional contacts.
Preferred skills and experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of project management experience, adhering to project deadlines and budgets while ensuring high quality deliverables
- Adept experiences in partnership development and strategic planning
- Strong background in communications for both local and international contexts
- Ability to convey ideas and communicate concepts in writing with clarity and accuracy
- Preferred Education - Master’s degree
- Required Documents - Please submit resume and cover letter with application
Why work at USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies
- Work on exciting and engaging projects that have real-life impact
- A quality work-life balance
- Meet interesting people from all walks of life: scholars, professionals, experts, creatives, etc.
- Opportunities for free, top-tier university education for you and your children
- Located in the heart of Los Angeles
- Be part of both the research and development of tomorrow
- Great benefits, including medical, continued education, and matched retirement, see http://benefits.usc.edu
About USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies
The USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies produces and makes accessible cutting-edge research and educational programs that critically examine contemporary Armenian experiences and incorporate them into wider bodies of knowledge. Institute employees are encouraged to develop themselves both professionally and personally, through workshops, invited guest talks and networking events. The atmosphere at the Institute is inquisitive, adaptive and flexible, while encouraging initiative, personal responsibility, and a high work ethic.
The salary range for this position is $105,784.10 - $124,159.29. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Required Documents and Additional Information:
- Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file).
- Job openings are posted for a minimum of (5) five business days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended, so please apply on the same business day if interested.
- 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 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.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer that Values Diversity.
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 3 years
Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related professional and supervisory experience in area of program specialization
USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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