What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Affairs Coordinator position at Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism?
The USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is seeking a Faculty Affairs Coordinator to support the day-to-day administration of the faculty employee life cycle for the School of Communication. This critical role is responsible for faculty appointments, promotions, tenure processes, job postings for full- and part-time positions, and tracking sabbaticals and other faculty actions.
The coordinator will organize and maintain faculty records and databases, schedule interviews and meetings, prepare and track documentation, generate reports, and respond to routine faculty-related inquiries.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
1–3 years of administrative experience
Working knowledge of the faculty employee life cycle
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of faculty-related matters (e.g., appointments, promotions, tenure)
Experience working with faculty in a university environment
Highly motivated and proactive approach to work
Required Documentation and Additional Information:
Please attach a cover letter and resume (Our system will allow you to add additional documentation by clicking the “upload” button in the same section where you attach your resume).
Additional Information:
This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) , hybrid, hourly staff position.
The hourly range for this position is $37.00 - 43.58. 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.
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.
USC has excellent benefits, including health and dental 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 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 at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
The university is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, employees, volunteers, and visitors on our campuses and those entrusted to our care, including patients, students, and minors. To that end, the university conducts background screening, including screening for criminal convictions, on all applicants after a conditional offer of employment and as a condition of employment. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix C for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Minimum Experience: 1 year Minimum Skills: Ability to receive supervision and guidance. Working knowledge of faculty employee life cycle. Highly organized. Experienced in Microsoft Office. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Preferred Experience: 3 years Preferred Skills: Understanding of faculty-related matters (e.g., appointments, promotions, and tenure). Highly motivated. Experience working with faculty in a university environment.
Salary : $37 - $44