Resource Employee

The USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is seeking aResource Employeeto support a China Sports Maymester.This inaugural program will bring USC students to Shanghai and Hong Kong to learn about the intersection of sports, media and global marketing. This part-time position is perfect for those with excellent organizational skills and an enthusiasm for creating impactful student programs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Be a liaison between the sponsor foundation and Annenberg Student Services and the U.S.-China Institute.
• Assist in planning and coordinating logistics for the Maymester, including accommodations, transportation, and event scheduling.
• Support program development, such as arranging sports-related activities, workshops, and cultural excursions.
• Communicate with students, staff, and international partners to ensure a seamless experience.
• Handle administrative tasks, including tracking student registrations, visas and managing itineraries.
• Serve as a resource for students, answering questions and providing support before and during the program.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Interest in sports, international education, and event planning.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Previous experience in logistics or program coordination.
• Mandarin fluency a plus.
• Knowledge of Shanghai and Hong Kong

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Minimum 2 years work experience in project-oriented environment
• Minimum 2 years work with sports and media organizations

Additional Information:

• Flexible hours during the academic semester, with increased commitment in the weeks leading up to the Maymester.
• This is a one-year, fixed-term, part-time (18 hours per week) hybrid staff position.
• Resource employees are not eligible for benefits, except for basic disability, workers' compensation, and sick time accrual.
• The hourly rate for this position is $25.00. 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.

About the USC U.S.-China Institute

The USC U.S.-China Institute enables educational, cultural and professional exchange to foster mutual understanding between the U.S. and China. The Institute facilitates policy-relevant research, graduate and undergraduate training, and professional development programs for teachers, journalists, and officials. It produces compelling public events, widely-viewed documentary films, and the popular magazine US-China Today. USCI was established in 2006 as a university initiative. Its creation was first announced in Beijing during a Board of Trustees trip to China. (Click here for the Oct. 2006 announcement.) In fall 2011, USCI became part of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, whose programs include those on public diplomacy, new Chinese media, economics reporting and health journalism.

About theAnnenberg School for Communication and Journalism

Located in Los Angeles at theUniversity 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/.

Rooted in the Greater Los Angeles area, the Institute also serves as a nexus for academia, industry and community on contemporary issues impacting China. Specifically, the Institute provides: research and collaboration opportunities for students and scholars; tailored training, career services and supportive networks for diverse community groups and alumni; and partnership for industries of practice. Together, these efforts build a leading platform to nurture communicators, creators and collaborators in the U.S. and China.

About USC

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 ofUSC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university a great place to work.

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