Thank you for your interest in serving the University of Southern California and the Trojan Family!
Before submitting a nomination (for someone else) or application (for self), we ask all nominators and interested candidates to familiarize themselves with the USC Alumni Association, the Board of Governors, and member service expectations outlined below.
Should you have any additional questions about the opportunity to serve on the Board of Governors, you can direct them to Alexandra Brown at alex.brown@usc.edu.
Organizational Mission and Structure
The mission of the USC Alumni Association (USCAA) is to forge lifelong and worldwide connections, to support the University through engagement, volunteerism, and philanthropy, and to uphold the promise of the Trojan Family. The USC Alumni Association Board of Governors (BOG) is an advisory board to the USCAA, and members serve as ambassadors to promote the advancement of the university and engage alumni of all ages and backgrounds.
The USC Alumni Association Board of Governors is comprised of 60-65 members representing each of the USCAA’s major constituent groups, as well as all of the university’s major academic units.
Members are appointed for one to three-year terms.
Board leadership includes three officers: President, President-Elect or Past President, and Secretary.
In addition to the officers, there are a minimum of twelve (12) and a maximum of twenty-four (24) at-large Board of Governors members, a minimum of four (4) and maximum of eight (8) special appointees, and Alumni Representatives as aforementioned.
Roles and Responsibilities
Members shall remain informed of current University issues and events, as well as the Association’s programs and opportunities, in order to facilitate alumni interest and create and maintain engaged and active alumni lifelong and worldwide.
Members are required to attend 75% of the board meetings that occur within the fiscal year (outlined below).
Members are required to participate in at least one alumni event on campus and/or in their region each University semester, inclusive of Alumni Leaders Weekend programming (Fall) and Alumni Awards (Spring).
Members are assigned to a committee and shall fully participate in the meetings and activities of their assigned committee.
Members are required to make an annual gift to the University. Qualifying gifts include any donation to a University school, program, activity, organization or fund recognized by the Association, and the annual total must be at least equal to or greater than the current value of one unit of undergraduate tuition (For the 2025-2026 academic year one unit of tuition is $2,467). The minimum for alumni age 35 or lower is one-fourth the current value of one unit of undergraduate tuition (For the 2025-2026 academic year one quarter-unit of tuition is $616), and the student representatives are exempt from the financial support requirement.
Members shall sign a statement of intention to comply with the requirements set forth in the USCAA Bylaws prior to commencing any term.
All leaders with the USCAA are required to complete a volunteer agreement, acknowledging University Code of Conduct, upon the start of each fiscal year/term.
At-Large
Appointment for 3-year term (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029)
Special Appointment
Appointment for 1-year term (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027)
Degreed alumni may also serve on the Board of Governors as Alumni Representatives through their respective school, unit, or alumni organization.
Each Representative Member must be nominated by the dean of a USC school or college, or by the director (or equivalent leader) of a recognized school, group, or entity identified in Exhibits “A” and “B” of the USCAA Bylaws.
For a complete list of schools, departments, and organizations entitled to representation, click here.
Timeline and Key Dates
April 9, 10, 13, 14, 15
Select Candidate Interviews
May 21, 2026
BOG Transition Meeting & New Member Welcome
Mid-July, 2026
New Member Onboarding (via Zoom)
Aug. 27-29, 2026
Alumni Leaders Weekend
BOG Meeting #1 (Aug 28)
April/May 2027 (Date TBD)
May/June 2027 (Date TBD)
BOG Meeting #4
2027-28 BOG Transition Meeting/Celebration
Candidate Criteria
All candidates should meet these minimum requirements:
Degreed alum of the University of Southern California;
Ability to fulfill the requirements as outlined in “Roles and Responsibilities” section above, inclusive of time and giving components; and
Current or previous participation in USC Alumni Association programs and/or events.
In addition to the above, exceptional candidates will demonstrate:
Leadership experience, personally and/or professionally
Personal, professional, and/or community accomplishments or accolades
Recent engagement or support within the USC Alumni Association and/or broader USC community (e.g. service on a board/committee, participation in a mentorship program, event panelist/speaker, etc.)
Volunteerism and/or stewardship of education or non-profit organizations
Knowledge of academic institutions and/or complex organizations
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Deadline: Friday, March 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (PT)
Following the review process by the Personnel Committee, select candidates will be invited for interviews to be scheduled between April 9-15 (please ensure your availability on at least one of these days if selected for an interview). After interviews, all candidates will be provided an update on their status by early May.
Thank you for your interest and for all you do to strengthen our Trojan Family. Fight On!
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