Associate Director, MS Programs & Admissions

University of Southern California; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Professional development

Job summary

University of Southern California Marshall School of Business, Data Sciences and Operations Department, seeks an Associate Director for Specialized Master’s Programs. The role oversees admissions, advisement, program management, and events for the MS GSCM program, collaborating across departments and vendors to meet enrollment and quality targets.

Responsibilities include advising students, maintaining records, developing recruitment plans, managing budgets, and coordinating experiential travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in academic advisement and student support services.
• Familiarity with FERPA and university policies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise prospective students on admissions, financial aid, housing, and academic requirements.
• Manage the admissions tracking report including processing applications and applying admissions decisions.
• Assist in planning and executing student recruitment strategies and information sessions.
• Develop initiatives to build the prospective student pipeline and increase applications.
• Provide academic counseling for graduate students (domestic and international).
• Coordinate student events including commencement, orientation, and networking events.
• Travel for work, including short-term trips for recruitment.

Skills

Academic advisement

Student support

Program management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Student information systems

Job description

University of Southern California Marshall School of Business, Data Sciences and Operations Department, seeks an Associate Director for Specialized Master’s Programs. The role oversees admissions, advisement, program management, and events for the MS GSCM program, collaborating across departments and vendors to meet enrollment and quality targets.

Responsibilities include advising students, maintaining records, developing recruitment plans, managing budgets, and coordinating experiential travel.