Physical Production Administrator

Job Description

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 which is comprised of the faculty students and staff that make the university what it is.

USCs School of Cinematic Arts is seeking a Physical Production Administrator. This position provides key support and expertise to faculty & students of the School of Cinematic Arts through the programs of the Physical Production Office (PPO). The Physical Production Administrator assists students in safety related issues and has the authority to approve student safety plans on behalf of the PPO. The role requires working closely with and advising faculty to ensure production policies and procedures are communicated and that adequate training is provided. The person in this role also manages the insurance processes and provides expertise to inform the policies of the Office. The role requires an interest and appreciation for working with students and aiding them in the process of making their films across a wide range of experience-levels. Previous on-set production experience is essential especially in roles that entail safety planning and production management.

Job Accountabilities :

• Review advise and approve student safety plans
• Collaborate and assist faculty in implementing physical production policies and procedures through frequent dialogue and presence in classrooms
• Oversee implementation of insurance processes for student productions - including COI requests updating vendor lists communicating with Risk Management offices reviewing and tracking claims etc
• Advise upon produce and implement safety training and communication materials for staff and students
• Vet build and maintain key crew resources for students including stunt coordinators intimacy coordinators and studio teachers
• Manage student worker schedules and onboarding for new hires
• Other tasks and projects related to Physical Production Office programs as needed

The salary range for this position is $88000 - $95000. 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 candidates 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.

Experience : Minimum Education :

Bachelors degree

Combined experience / education as substitute for minimum education

Minimum Experience : 3 years

Preferred Education :

Masters degree

Minimum Field of Expertise :

Directly related professional experience in areas of film production production safety and / or production insurance.

Preferred Field of Expertise :

Education or experience with development of training materials advising students and / or higher education.

Minimum Education : Bachelors degree Combined experience / education as substitute for minimum education

Minimum Experience : 3 years

Minimum Field of Expertise : Directly related professional experience in area of program specialization.

USC is an equal opportunity 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. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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 or by email at . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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Experience :

Unclear Seniority

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 88000 - 95000