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- Provides academic advising for 1/3 of undergraduate BFA majors; advises
- Evaluates student problems—academic, administrative, or personal—and refers
- Maintains currency on policies and regulations pertaining to registration, degree
- Oversees the school's registration activities; works with Communications to
- Oversees degree progress of students; conducts audits for undergraduate BFA
- Supports recruitment and admission initiatives, including internal and external
- Cultivates the school's non-major population; plans activities to drive enrollment
- Supports the growing USC Kaufman Dancer Wellness Initiative; organizes
- Plans and coordinates student activities, including Open Floor, Dance On Week,
- Oversees student mentor programs;
- Assists with maintaining student communications, including website content, the
- Actively supports the school's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts to foster an
- Develops a network of colleagues both off-campus and at the university in
- other duties as assigned.
Admission and Student Services Officer - Los Angeles, United States - University of Southern California
Description
Admission and Student Services OfficerApply \_REQ /apply) Kaufman School of Dance Los Angeles, CaliforniaThe University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of
downtown L.A., and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an
employee of USC, you will be part of a world-class research university and a member of
the "Trojan Family."
In 2012, USC received a transformational gift from philanthropist Glorya Kaufman to
establish a new conservatory-style school of dance. The hallmark of the USC Glorya
Kaufman School of Dance — as expressed in its motto "The New Movement" — is the
development of a new movement model expressed in media, scholarship, studio practice
and choreography for the 21st century. USC Kaufman enrolls approximately 100 BFA
dance majors and offers a robust array of non-major and minor offerings in dance open to
all USC students. Visit the School's website at for more information.
USC Kaufman invites applications for the position of Admission and Student Services
Officer. Reporting directly to the Assistant Dean of Admission and Student Service, this
individual is a part of a team of three student services advisors. This individual will work
closely with a dynamic team of staff and faculty in delivering a range of student services.
The Admission and Student Services Officer will play a central role in the recruitment,
admission, and advisement of USC Kaufman BFA students. Additional responsibilities
will include managing registration, course enrollment, and degree progress, taking a lead
role in the cultivation of non-majors, overseeing admission and advisement of dance
minors, providing support for the USC Kaufman Dancer Wellness Initiative, and
overseeing community-building events. Weekend and evening work, as well as some
travel, is expected.
Responsibilities Include:
degree requirements, and graduation counseling and clearance;
with other offices on behalf of students to facilitate problem resolution;
pre-requisite waivers, and d-clearances;
probation programs;
off-campus recruitment events, including 4-8 local and non-local college fairs
each year; assists with on-campus and virtual admission events, including
presentations to prospective students and families; delivers weekly information
sessions; provides support for weekend on-campus auditions;
liaison to dance clubs as the lead advisor to the Dance Club Council;
faculty and health specialists to promote physical and mental health;
faculty;
non-majors;
working knowledge of the needs and culture of dancers strongly preferred. Commitment
to working with an ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic community of students,
faculty, and staff required.
The hourly rate range for this position is $34 - $37. 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.
Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education. Minimum Experience 3 years Directly related experience in student service and programming with ability to lead Ability to manage multiple events and prioritize tasks as needed Highly organized Excellent communication skills Excellent organizational skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preferred Education Master's degree Preferred Experience 3 years Knowledge of the performing arts and commonly used terminology
REQ Posted Date: 04/25/2024