Academic Program Specialist, Music Industry - Los Angeles, United States - USC

USC

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Los Angeles, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

The USC Thornton Music Industry program prepares students to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry that is largely rooted in the Los Angeles area. The program combines classroom/online study, technical instruction, and hands-on experience for those seeking a career in the music business. The program offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Industry, a Music Industry undergraduate minor, and a Master of Science degree in Music Industry. As part of the Division of Contemporary Music, the Music Industry program has wide-ranging interdisciplinary and collaboration opportunities with Jazz Studies, Screen Scoring, Popular Music, Music Technology, and Studio Guitar programs.

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This is a full-time, non-supervisory, position
, reporting to the Senior Career Services Advisor, Music Industry. This position will provide administrative support to the Sr. Career Services Advisor and the Program Chair in the day-to-day operations of the program, working to implement academic program services and activities.

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Job duties may be added or modified as needed to support the needs of stakeholders and the goals of the Music Industry program.

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Principal duties include

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Serving as an administrative resource for Music Industry students and faculty

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Promoting the Music Industry program's current brand through well-informed communication with prospective students, alumni, industry professionals, and others

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Developing and facilitating industry relations via networking

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Assist in maintaining the internship and career opportunities database, supporting career development workshops, and liaising with USC's Career Center (as needed)

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Assisting with the development of an alumni tracking initiative, supporting events for program alumni, and supporting alumni communications initiatives

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**Provide event planning and logístical support to on
- and off-campus events for students and alumni**:

Provide administrative support for the Senior Career Services Advisor, program chair, and faculty.

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Applicants should possess experience and demonstrated success in at least one of the following areas

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Alumni Relations

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Career Services Support

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Student Services

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Faculty Administration

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Communications including the use of digital communications tools

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Event Planning

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Justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the mission of the USC Thornton School of Music. Thornton staff are expected to facilitate a culture of support and service, to always model civility and respectful engagement, to maintain the highest ethical standards, and to maintain strict confidentiality across all facets of their work.

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Job Modality

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The Music Industry Program Specialist will be expected to work onsite and may become eligible for one day of remote work following a 90-day performance evaluation.

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Cover Letter

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Resume

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Minimum Education

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Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 2 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related professional experience in program specialization, e.g., counseling or teaching.**:

Hourly Pay Range

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$ $30.00**:

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 2 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related professional experience in program specialization, e.g., counseling or teaching.