The Center on Public Diplomacy (CPD) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Assistant Director for Operations and Programming. This position serves the essential function of program planning and implementation to ensure the Centers smooth operations and to meet its evolving needs. The primary responsibilities for the position include: administering and managing the Centers operations and processes; providing leadership and guidance to staff and non-staff workers; serving as the key resource and point of contact for internal and external partners and organizations; and developing and administering program budgets.
The Assistant Director will provide direct support to the Centers director on strategy and operation, and will work closely with other functions at CPD to build relationships with leaders and organizations in the public diplomacy community.
Position Qualifications:
The minimum education is a Bachelors degree with five to seven years of experience in project and programming management, preferably in an academic or nonprofit environment. Excellent verbal and written communications skills and prior experience with managing multiple projects are critical requirements for this position. Candidate must have a strategic mindset and be highly organized, entrepreneurial, and adaptable.
About the Center on Public Diplomacy
For additional information, see our website: https://www.uscpublicdiplomacy.org/
About the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
For additional information, see our website: https://annenberg.usc.edu/
Compensation and Benefits
The University of Southern California offers a competitive salary within an academic environment based on the candidates experience and accomplishments. The university also offers excellent benefits to employees, which include: health, dental and life insurance; tuition assistance; disability and retirement plans; credit union membership; and participation in cultural and social events, as well as access to athletic and recreational facilities.
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer:
USC is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer that actively seeks diversity in its workplace.
Where to Apply
For consideration, an application should be completed online at https://usccareers.usc.edu/
Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Required Documents and Additional Information:
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Additional Information:
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This is a full-time grant-funded staff position.
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Job openings are posted for a minimum of (5) five business 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.
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USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans; tuition benefits for staff and their family; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, transit subsidy program, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.
About the Center on Public Diplomacy
For additional information, see our website: https://www.uscpublicdiplomacy.org/
About the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
Located in Los Angeles at the University of Southern California, the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is a national leader in education and scholarship in the fields of communication, journalism, public diplomacy and public relations. With an enrollment of more than 2,200 students, USC Annenberg offers doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s degree programs, as well as continuing development programs for working professionals across a broad scope of academic inquiry. The school’s comprehensive curriculum emphasizes the core skills of leadership, innovation, service and entrepreneurship and draws upon the resources of a networked university located in the media capital of the world. For additional information, see our website: https://annenberg.usc.edu/.
USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email atuschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of theLos Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiringordinance.
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 3 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related professional experience in area of program specialization.