Director of Academic Advising
USC Marshall School of Business
USC Leventhal School of Accounting

The USC Leventhal School of Accounting is seeking a full-time Director of Academic Advising. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director will lead an Assistant Director and Associate Director to support students in Leventhal’s Bachelor of Science in Accounting (ACCT), the Minor in Accounting, the joint Leventhal and Marshall Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance (ACFN), the Master of Accounting (MAcc), and Master of Business Taxation (MBT) programs.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead and support the Academic Advising team, recruit/supervise student worker(s), and facilitate a collaborative, engaged, and inclusive team environment.

• Together with the Academic Advising team, provide support to Leventhal students. This includes but is not limited to meeting with students both in-person and virtually, updating course plans and informational resources, updating the website, reviewing and distributing communications, tracking student academic progress in the Advise USC platform, conducting GPA and graduation checks, providing guidance on CPA (Certified Public Accountant) eligibility, referring students to other resources as needed, etc. In collaboration with the Marshall Office of Undergraduate Advising & Student Affairs, participate in orientation sessions, register students for classes, assess applications for internal transfer, etc.

• In partnership with Leventhal and Marshall colleagues, design and execute a strategic plan that furthers the goals of Leventhal’s academic mission: gather and assess feedback from students, alumni, faculty, staff and other constituents; implement and update information systems to collect data to identify trends and develop objectives.

• Liaise with multiple groups (e.g., students, faculty, alumni, employers, Leventhal advisory board members, Marshall and University personnel, colleagues from other institutions, representatives from accounting and other professional associations) to stay current on issues, trends, policies, and technologies that impact educational success, enrollments, student wellbeing, and the accounting profession.

• In collaboration with senior leaders, evaluate, update, and maintain curricula and class schedules that are in line with Leventhal’s mission. Help construct the class schedule for each semester. Monitor and manage enrollments during registration periods.

• Present and provide updates as necessary to the Leventhal Dean, faculty, Board of Councilors, Marshall, and other entities.

• In partnership with the Executive Director, develop a budget. Monitor expenses and ensure the Academic Advising team remains in compliance with all expense and reimbursement guidelines.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• 5 years of experience

• Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

• Supervisory experience in student programs and services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree

• 7 years of experience

• · Experience leading and supervising other full-time employees

• · Problem solving skills

• · High emotional intelligence

• · Excellent oral and written communication skills

• · Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

• · Flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of the team, students, faculty, etc.

• · Familiarity with accounting profession and industry

Anticipated Hiring Range:

The salary range for this position is $86,089.39 - $102,264.49 - $118,730.62. 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 Leventhal School of Accounting?

The USC Leventhal School of Accounting 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. As a partner within the Marshall School of Business, students also have the opportunity to focus on finance, marketing, consulting, entrepreneurship and international business studies. USC Leventhal/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 Leventhal has exceptionally strong connections with the support for success in the global marketplace. 
 

For more information on the USC Leventhal School of Accounting, visit: www.marshall.usc.edu/leventhal.

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