Admissions Program Manager I

Admissions Program Manager I

Marshall Graduate Admissions

Are you ready to shape the future of business leadership? The USC Marshall School of Business is seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Graduate Admissions to lead recruitment for its world-class Master of Science programs. This is an exciting opportunity to join a top-ranked business school, collaborate with driven professionals, and design innovative strategies that attract the next generation of global changemakers. If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for building relationships, driving results, and making an impact, we want to hear from you.

The Director of Graduate Admissions will report to the Assistant Dean of Graduate Admissions.  The Director of Graduate Admissions is primarily responsible for creating and implementing recruiting and admissions plans for the Master of Science programs.  This individual will be forward-thinking, collaborative, motivated, and goal-oriented, with an attention to detail as well as the ability to understand and achieve the broader strategic vision. This role executes other related duties as assigned, and is expected to promote an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas, words, and actions that uphold principles of the USC Code of Ethics.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee recruiting, admissions, and conversion plans for six Master of Science programs with the goal of attracting and retaining talented students to USC
• Play an integral role in developing enrollment targets and meeting goals
• Review applications for the MS programs, as well as administer final decisions
• Supervise a team of admissions counselors and provide continual guidance on best practices
• Develop and maintain a standard operating guide for admissions and recruiting
• Work with marketing team on outreach activities and generating awareness of MS programs
• Maintain network of contacts with organizations such as sponsoring agencies and peer institutions
• Work with faculty members, alumni, and students on engagement and communication with applicants and admitted students
• Collaborate with other USC and Marshall School departments/units regularly to remain apprised of important updates and developments
• Host information sessions, panel discussions and other outreach events
• Regularly provide insights to leadership team on trends in MBA admissions, feedback from students and alums, survey data and other benchmarking
• Utilize relevant data to inform admissions, outreach, scholarship decisions
• Provide timely reports to administration related to admissions

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience and background in an admissions-related role
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Experience in usage of CRM systems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, service-oriented operation.

Anticipated Hiring Range:

The annual base salary range for this position is $81,329.53 - $114,507.24. 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). Please do not submit your application without these documents.
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar 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*; 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.

Why join the USC Marshall School of Business?

The USC Marshall School of Business is ideally positioned to address the challenges of a rapidly changing business environment and is ranked as one of the country’s top schools for accounting, finance, marketing, consulting, entrepreneurship and international business studies.

USC Marshall builds on the unique opportunities that stem from its Los Angeles location on the Pacific Rim, its interdisciplinary and impactful research, the momentum generated by the University of Southern California, and the unparalleled engagement of the Trojan Alumni Family. With ready access to industries defining the new business frontier, including bio-technology, life sciences, media, entertainment, communications and healthcare, this vast network offers USC Marshall graduates exceptionally strong support for success in the global marketplace.

For more information on the USC Marshall School of Business, visit: www.marshall.usc.edu.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree
Minimum Experience: 3 years
Minimum Skills: Lead or supervisory recruitment and admissions experience with knowledge of financial aid policies.Managerial experience in university recruitment and admissions.
Preferred Education: Master's degree

                                                  

USC is an equal opportunity 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 observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

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