Life Sciences Academic Programs Lead

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits for staff and family

Tuition benefits for staff and family

Professional development classes

Central Los Angeles location

Job summary

University of Southern California (USC) seeks an Academic Program Manager for the Life Sciences Academic Services Hub in Los Angeles. You will coordinate faculty affairs, promote development, and ensure operations align with university policies, working with department leadership and Faculty Affairs to support faculty success.

The role requires strong organization, proactive communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
• Minimum Experience: 5 years.
• Experience managing learning programs for adults.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate faculty review and promotion processes with dossiers, timelines and submissions.
• Support faculty recruitment, required documentation, and stakeholder communication.
• Facilitate faculty development activities and administrative support for growth initiatives.
• Coordinate faculty leave processes and maintain compliant records.
• Maintain confidential faculty records and ensure policy compliance.
• Coordinate academic scheduling and staffing with department leadership.
• Provide responsive administrative support and resolve operational questions.
• Manage multiple projects and time-sensitive assignments with accuracy.
• Communicate updates, deadlines and requirements clearly to stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Higher education experience

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Discretion with confidential info

Office tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Southern California (USC) seeks an Academic Program Manager for the Life Sciences Academic Services Hub in Los Angeles. You will coordinate faculty affairs, promote development, and ensure operations align with university policies, working with department leadership and Faculty Affairs to support faculty success.

The role requires strong organization, proactive communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic academic environment.