Youth Protection Coordinator

The Youth Protection Coordinatorwill assist in the development, facilitation, monitoring, revision, and oversight of policies, protocols, training, and compliance-related activities to support safe, positive experiences for minors engaging with USC both on- and off-campus. In this role, you will be supporting the Office of Youth Protection and Programming by managing a robust database of information on all university activities involving participation of minors. The Youth Protection Coordinator also assists with the development and facilitation of training; manages external supplier/vendor relationships to develop or leverage new functionality or troubleshoot system-related issues; and facilitates communication with or between covered activities and key stakeholders as needed.

Job Responsibilities

The candidate for the position of Youth Protection Coordinatorwill be responsible for the following:

• Assists in the development, facilitation, monitoring, revision, and oversight of policies, protocols, training, and compliance- related activities to support safe, positive experiences for minors engaging with USC both on- and off-campus.

• Reviews, resolves, responds-to, and/or escalates questions and issues relating to Youth Protection (e.g., providing support and guidance regarding USC’s Protecting Minors Policy and compliance with associated requirements and procedures, escalating youth-safety concerns, etc.). Occasionally reviews reports of suspected child abuse or neglect and coordinates, as appropriate, mandatory reporting to the appropriate internal offices and external officials/agencies.

• Facilitates consultation calls with those seeking to hold camps, programs, activities or events involving minors (“covered activities”), providing support and guidance regarding USC’s Protecting Minors Policy and best practices.

• Manages the Office’s robust registration and compliance tracking system. Monitors and tracks compliance for registered covered activities; confirms necessary requirements have been met (e.g., training completion, Live Scan, etc.), and that all required documentation has been received prior to issuing approval. Conducts regular checks and reviews of covered activity staff university disciplinary records to help determine eligibility and suitability to work with minors.

• Assists with regular maintenance and review of the content of the Office of Youth Protection & Programming’s website, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.

• Serves as the point of contact for the Office’s form management system, and coordinates/facilitates communication between covered activities and key stakeholders as needed. Provides relevant training to covered activity administrators and troubleshoot issues when necessary.

• Works with all external suppliers/vendors to develop new features, help troubleshoot system-related issues, and develop/pull reports, as needed.

• Serves as a subject-matter expert in Youth Protection. Researches current trends and best practices and contributes to the overall development of educational/compliance resources to ensure content remains up to date and relevant. Reviews and analyzes registration and other compliance data trends to help inform how to better achieve the goals of the Youth Protection program, and to improve related processes/ procedures.

• Participates and/or serves on university, regional, national and/or other committees and boards related to youth compliance. Represents the university and participates in youth compliance-related conferences. Promotes an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas, words, and actions that uphold principles of the USC Code of Ethics.

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

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate for the position of Youth Protection Coordinatormust meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree; Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.

• Five years' related experience in risk management, compliance, policy, youth development/programming, criminal justice, or another similar field.

• Demonstrated experience evaluating, coordinating, and developing training on policy or procedural subject matter, with the ability to deliver training to various constituents.

• Exceptional written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated experience serving productively and effectively as both a team leader and member, working with groups diverse in culture and background.

• Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while developing and managing audit processes and reporting results.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Ability to manage complex and extremely sensitive issues with professionalism while understanding the legal privacy and confidentiality parameters.

• Valid California driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the position of Youth Protection Coordinatorhas the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree.

• Eight years' experience.

• Experience in Youth Protection programs.

• Knowledge of American Camp Association standards.

• Praesidium Guardian certification.

The annual base salary range for this position is $81,204.14 - $83,150.00. 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.

The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree; Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education. Minimum Experience: 5 years Minimum Skills: Bachelor’s degree and/or related experience in risk management, compliance, policy, youth development/programming, criminal justice or other similar field. Demonstrated experience evaluating, coordinating, and developing training on policy or procedural subject matter, with the ability to deliver training to various constituents. Exceptional written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated experience serving productively and effectively as both a team leader and member, working with groups diverse in culture and background. Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while developing and managing audit processes and reporting results. Strong customer service orientation. Ability to manage complex and extremely sensitive issues with professionalism while understanding the legal privacy and confidentiality parameters.