University of Southern California

Student Services Manager

Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; combined experience may substitute for education.
  • Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in student programs and services.
  • Experience in higher education with a focus on student support services preferred.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
  • Proven ability to strategically plan and implement advising models.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the PhD Recruitment and Advising team within the Life Sciences hub.
  • Develop and implement program goals and strategies.
  • Resolve problems referred by subordinates or other staff.
  • Provide policy interpretation and technical consultation as required.
  • Manage the storage and maintenance of student records and data.
  • Plan and administer communications programs to publicize student services.

Benefits

  • Broad range of health benefits for employees and their dependents.
  • Comprehensive perks designed to support well-being.
  • Opportunities for career progression within USC.
  • Hybrid work model flexibility based on roles.
Full Job Description
The USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences is seeking a Student Services Manager in the Academic Service Hub. 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.

Based on a divisional framework, Academic Services Hubs will provide staff support to approximately 35 departments across Dornsife. Each hub will serve one division and the number of departments per division varies. The mission of the Dornsife Academic Service Hubs is to provide optimal, localized support to academic departments by providing specialized services that foster the academic, instructional, and research-driven engagement of faculty, staff and students in the Dornsife community.

Responsibilities:

The Student Services Manager in Life Sciences will manage department activities within the hub, which may include but will not be limited to the following:
  • Manages the PhD Recruitment and Advising team within the Life Sciences hub
  • Develops and implements program goals and strategies
  • Resolves problems referred by subordinates or other staff
  • Provides policy interpretation and technical consultation as required
  • Manages the storage and maintenance of student records and data and maintains detailed records of program activities
  • Plans and administers communications programs to publicize student services


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in higher education, specifically working with student support services
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to strategically plan, develop and implement advising model
  • Strong problem solving and decision-making skills


Salary range:

The annual base salary range for this position is $86,100 - $97,850. 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 alignment, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

This position is on-campus/hybrid depending on the role.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Required Documents and Additional Information:

  • Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents.
  • To support the well-being of our faculty and staff, USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of perks to help protect their and their dependents' health, wealth, and future. These benefits are available as part of the overall compensation and total rewards package. You can learn more about USC's comprehensive benefits here.


Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 5 years
Minimum Field of Expertise: Supervisory experience in student programs and services

If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser:
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About University of Southern California

The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university located in Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1880 and is the oldest private research university in California. USC offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in a wide range of fields, including business, law, engineering, medicine, and the arts. The university is known for its strong athletic programs, particularly in football and basketball. USC has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The university has a total enrollment of approximately 47,000 students, including 28,000 undergraduate students.
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