Director, Peter Arkley Institute for Risk ManagementApply (https://usc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/ExternalUSCCareers/job/Los-Angeles-CA---University-Park-Campus/Director--Peter-Arkley-Institute-for-Risk-Management_REQ20144271/apply) Marshall School of Business Los Angeles, California

　　The 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 a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” comprised of the faculty, students, staff, alumni and parents that make our university a world-class research institution.

　　USC’s Marshall School of Business is seeking aDirector, Peter Arkley Institute for Risk Management to join its department.

　　The Director, Peter Arkley Institute for Risk Management will oversee and develop marketing strategies, to promote the emphasis and minor degrees in risk management, risk management courses, institute events and activities to students by engaging career advisers, academic advisers, faculty, and other staff in departments and schools across campus.

　　The Director, Peter Arkley Institute for Risk Management is a newly created position to expand and promote engagements with local high schools to educate high school students about risk management concepts and professional opportunities in the risk management industry, while collaborating with external risk management industries to plan recruiting and professional development activities, including domestic and international travel opportunities for students and job shadow days.

　　Responsibilities and Duties

　　Develops strategies for marketing and promoting the Emphasis and Minor degrees in Risk Management, risk management courses, and Institute events and activities to students by engaging career advisers, academic advisers, faculty, and other staff in departments and schools across campus.

　　Engages with industry to plan industry- and firm-specific recruiting and professional development activities, including domestic and international travel opportunities for students and job shadow days. Gathers, monitors, and distributes to student's risk management-related career, professional development, and scholarship opportunities.

　　Engages with risk management students by offering career advice, reviewing resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles, and providing advice to student groups, including the Gamma Iota Sigma chapter.

　　Oversees the Institute’s Associate Director’s execution of the Risk Management Minor and Emphasis Mentorship Program and the Meet the Risk Management Professionals networking and recruiting event each semester.

　　Assists the Institute’s Executive Director in executing the Emerging Leaders Program, a five-day session on USC’s campus each May, with diverse students from USC and several other universities, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and any other academic symposia, speaker series, webinars, or related events.

　　Develops and executes strategy for engagement with local high schools to educate high school students about risk management concepts and professional opportunities in the risk management industry.

　　Supports the Institute’s Executive Director in engaging with the Institute’s governing bodies, including the industry professionals serving on the Advisory Board, the Advisory Council, the Trailblazers Council, and other ad hoc committees.

　　Serves as a key resource for Institute information. Responds to questions referred by administrators and other staff and interfaces with faculty, staff, students, and external parties regarding Institute’s offerings.

　　Provides input to the Institute’s Executive Director on the development of program budgets and recommends budgetary and resource allocations for professional development activities and other student programming. Monitors such expenditures (e.g., catering) for adherence to budget guidelines and analyzes for cost effectiveness.

　　Promotes an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas, words, and actions that uphold principles of the USC Integrity and Accountability Code.

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

　　Job Qualifications

　　Minimum Education:

　　Bachelor's DegreeMinimum Experience:

　　10 yearsMinimum Field of Expertise:

　　Bachelor's degree in counseling, higher education, human resources or related fields.

　　Ten or more years' experience in corporate and/or higher education institutions, with supervisory/managerial experience.

　　Excellent leadership and guidance skills, with demonstrated ability to manage, balance and prioritize different tasks and projects. In depth knowledge of federal immigration regulation, interpreting and providing guidance as to the pertinent of international students.

　　Advanced knowledge of employer recruiting strategies, job market trends, and occupational, career, and employment information sources.

　　Preferred Education

　　Master’s degree in education-related fieldPreferred Field of Expertise

　　At-least one and a half years directly related professional experience in risk management industry or related field. Fifteen years’ directly related experience in academic sector. Excellent verbal communication skills and writing skills. Details-oriented. Ability to analyze information and problem-solve. Strong work ethic.

　　Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities. Strong project management experience. Proficient technology skills. Demonstrated experience interacting with diverse groups, exercising diplomacy, good judgment, and discretion. A team player.

　　Demonstrated experience with office management communication software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Office suite, Google suite, Zoom) and social media management (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook). Proficient with Canva and/or Adobe Creative software. Demonstrated experience managing multi-platform communications and marketing plans involving publications, videos, websites, social media, and public speeches and presentations.

　　Anticipated Hiring Range:

　　The annual base salary range for this position is$127,766.29 - $143,942.93.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.

　　Why join the USC Marshall School of Business?

　　The USC Marshall School of Business 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, finance, marketing, consulting, entrepreneurship and international business studies.

　　USC 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 Marshall graduates exceptionally strong support for success in the global marketplace.

　　For more information on the USC Marshall School of Business, visit:www.marshall.usc.edu.

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　　REQ20144271 Posted Date: 01/18/2024