Associate Dean and Director of Marshall Career Services
The Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California
USC Marshall
The Marshall School of Business is one of the premier business schools in the country, consistently recognized for its outstanding array of MBA, specialized MS and undergraduate programs. The 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, business analytics, operations, 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 biotechnology, 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.
About USC
USC is a leading private research university located in Los Angeles – a global center for arts, technology, and international business. As the city’s largest private employer, responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region, we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills across a variety of academic schools and units. As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks and be a member of the Trojan Family; the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who make USC a great place to work.
The Opportunity
Position: Associate Dean and Director of Marshall Career Services
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Reporting Relationship: Reporting directly to the Senior Vice Dean for Academic Programs
Website: https://students.marshall.usc.edu/current-students/career-services
Purpose of the Position
USC Marshall is seeking an experienced and purpose-driven Associate Dean and Director of Career Services. This inaugural position will have direct responsibility for the placement of graduate and undergraduate students across all its programs. The Associate Dean will ensure the successful operation and continuous enhancement of career services and play a crucial role in driving the student success strategy for the USC Marshall School of Business, in alignment with its vision.
Leading a talented team of career professionals in a collaborative and action-oriented style will be a priority for the continued delivery of high-quality career services in support of the USC Marshall mission. This position calls for a charismatic, energetic, and communicative leader who thrives on connection, collaboration, and authentic engagement with others. The Associate Dean and Director will have the immediate opportunity to broaden the impact of Marshall Career Services on both undergraduate and graduate students, specifically focusing on student access and awareness, thoughtfully and strategically connecting more deeply and meaningfully with employers, faculty, and staff throughout the school.
In addition to embodying the USC Unifying Values, the ideal candidate will have a strategic approach to supporting the University’s goals and strategic plan to become a national leader in student affordability and accessibility, attracting top students, and in making a national and global impact. The Associate Dean and Director has the opportunity to shape the future of our business education and influence the next generation of global business leaders.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Senior Vice Dean for Academic Programs, the Associate Dean and Director of Marshall Career Services will strategically lead and inspire the school’s career services team to achieve successful career placement outcomes for the schools’ undergraduate, master’s and MBA programs. The inaugural Associate Dean and Director will need to understand the unique student needs, harness market and employer data, and create a unified and supportive culture of belonging for staff and for all Marshall students.
Responsibilities include providing leadership for leading employer relations, engaging and creating connection with students from all programs, and implementing a strategic plan that encompasses the needs of both undergraduate and graduate programs. Additionally, the expansion of employer outreach initiatives, managing the relationship with Central university leaders, managing and disseminating relevant careers data and overseeing assessment measures to ensure continuous improvement to provide service and lead change to remain responsive to student career development needs and evolving market trends.
The Associate Dean and Director of Marshall Career Services will have responsibility for the following:
- Design and execute comprehensive career education programming, facilitate networking events, build and enhance employer partnerships, and support student career clubs with a tailored approach to meet the diverse needs of our students, including those of international students.
- Cultivate a people-centered, student-first culture within the career services department, fostering collaboration with senior leadership and faculty across the school, and in the University to align with and advance the school’s strategic objectives.
- Build and implement a forward-thinking vision for the school’s career services, ensuring alignment with the school’s overarching mission.
- Ensure the meticulous collection and reporting of career placement data, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and transparency, and thinking broadly about its application.
- Develop and manage budgets covering operations, endowments, and sponsored projects. Make major budgetary and resource allocation decisions. Provide financial status reports as needed.
- Collaborate closely with admissions, program leadership, academic affairs, and other school and university-wide departments to align career services with student recruitment and academic objectives.
- Act as a prominent representative and thought leader for the business school, offering expertise and support to peers, responding to media inquiries, and engaging with professional associations and industry partners.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ten years of progressively responsible experience in higher education and student affairs/program administration preferred.
- Directly related program management experience. Expert knowledge of the field, teaching experience and/or active in Ability to manage sponsored projects and fundraising.
- Demonstrated experience in leadership, strategic planning, oversight, and coordination in student programs.
- Proven successes in leading large teams for student success.
- Demonstrated experience with collaborative projects.
- Have effective team building and team management skills.
- Possess strong conflict-resolution skills.
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing priorities and fluctuating workloads.
- Experience interacting and communicating with senior administration and faculty.
- Strong communication skills: oral, written, and interpersonal.
- Proficient software skills, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Education
Compensation
- The annual base salary range for this position is $177,994.81 – $231,786.43. 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.
- 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.
Application Process
The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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