Career Center

The Viterbi Admission and Student Engagement office (VASE) is a large student services unit within the Viterbi School of Engineering providing support to over 9,000 on-campus and online students of all levels (bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral). The Division of Student Engagement and Leadership Development, within VASE, provides meaningful opportunities to connect with the campus community and to engage in co-curricular programs and activities that enhance the student experience along four success areas – academic, career, social, and wellness.

The Associate Director for Leadership Programs is responsible for the development of the Viterbi Leadership Institute, training for the Viterbi President’s Council, advising the KIUEL programming board and manage the Grand Challenges Scholars Program.  This position oversees student leadership development for all student populations including undergraduate, master’s and doctoral. This includes working in collaboration with USC Student Affairs, National Academy of Engineering (NAE) and Center for Engineering Diversity (CED).  This position reports to the Director of Women in Engineering and Leadership Development.

The ideal candidate must have experience in leadership training; project management; demonstrates commitment to DEI and possess excellent organizational and communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership, direction and evaluation for all student leadership events, training and programs.
• Coordinates the Viterbi Leadership Institute
• Oversees the Viterbi Presidents Council, conducts monthly training meetings, leadership retreat and summer series
• Manages leadership development resources and VPC Slack Workspace
• Coordinates ongoing training on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion including topics such as Communication and Ethics
• Advises the KIUEL (Klein Institute for Undergraduate Engineering Life) programming board to coordinate Viterbi-wide initiatives and National E-Week.
• Work closely with GCSP faculty advisor to manage the Grand Challenges Scholars Program (GCSP) which includes recruiting and tracking participants in addition to creating a strategic plan for program growth
• Coordinate GCSP information sessions and orientations
• Manage the GCSP designation committee and designation application process
• Conduct 1:1 advisement for each GSCP student to review action plans and meet program milestones
• Manage the selection of GCSP student awards
• Serve as the GCSP contact for NAE and National GCSP Network and attend corresponding meetings/conferences
• Serve as the staff advisor for Students Innovating for Global Challenges
• Coordinate GCSP lecture series and entrepreneur speaker series with other GCSP universities
• Manage GCSP alumni database

Minimum qualifications:

Master’s degree in higher education/student affairs/leadership studies or combined education with five years’ experience. Working knowledge of college student development and budget management.  Knowledge of student organizations and general student engagement. Knowledge of student training and supervision. Strong organizational skills and ability to set and meet deadlines.   Excellent problem-solving skills.

Preferred qualifications:

•Minimum of three years of experience in administering a college programs or services.  Student Development/Student Affairs program administration preferred.