Academic Program Administrator
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, California, United States
Posted December 2, 2025
72999.95999999999 - 80000.04000000001 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is a national leader in education and scholarship in the fields of communication, journalism, public diplomacy and public relations.
Job Description
The USC Annenberg School of Communication is seeking an Academic Program Administrator to oversee the day-to-day operations and administrative functions of its academic programs. This role manages the Ph.D. and Global Communication master’s programs, coordinates all curriculum updates for the School of Communication, and ensures the smooth execution of numerous processes essential to the School’s operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- 3 years of relevant work experience (combined education/experience may substitute for minimum requirements)
- Experience managing learning programs for adults
- Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and coordinate program logistics
- Experience with databases and data entry
- Proven project management and problem-solving skills, able to manage multiple timelines, changing priorities, and fluctuating workloads
Benefits
- health and dental benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network
- eligibility for retirement plans
- tuition benefits for staff and their family
- central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, transit subsidy program, buses and free tram pick up services
- discounts to sporting and other campus events
