Project Specialist - Administrative (USC Schaeffer Institute)
Project Specialist - Administrative (USC Schaeffer Institute)
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The Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy and Government Service has been established by a historic gift from USC Trustee Leonard D. Schaeffer. It will house two existing programs under one umbrellathe Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics and the Leonard D. Schaeffer Fellows in Government Service.
The USC Schaeffer Center is a collaboration of the Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Sol Price School of Public Policy with the mission to measurably improve value in health through evidence-based policy solutions research excellence and private and public sector engagement.
The USC Schaeffer Institute is seeking a Project Specialist Administrative to provide general administrative and operations support and special project support. This position will report to the Director of Operations and work closely with the Chief of Staff and other administrative staff at the Institute. This is a one-year fixed term position with a fully on-site work arrangement. This position is funded by a contract grant or gift.
Key duties include but are not limited to the following:
Managing and overseeing the office operations for the Institute including ordering and cataloguing office and kitchen supplies; greeting and liaising with guests students and collaborators; and distributing mail and other packages.
Arranging Institute meetings events conferences and seminars as asked including the Schaeffer Seminar Series and other high-level visits; Coordinating with vendors facilities catering as needed.
Providing administrative support to Schaeffer leadership and Scholars as needed.
Managing student workers and volunteers.
Minimum Education:
Bachelors Degree
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience:
2 years
Minimum Fields of Expertise:
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills; project management experience is a plus
Collaborative team-player attitude; ability to work collaboratively and independently
Ability to prioritize across multiple tasks and deliver high-quality output in a timely manner
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects of varying complexity simultaneously with attention to detail and a high level of excellence and professionalism
Flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity; willingness to handle both complex and mundane matters
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint
Preferred Education:
Masters Degree
Preferred Experience:
3 years
Compensation
The hourly rate range for this position is $29.19 - $32.71. 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.
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Position is 100% FTE
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Hours
8:30 am-5:00 pm
Subject to change based on event needs which may include early mornings and evenings and the occasional weekend.
Required Documents
Cover letter Resume/CV
About the USC Schaeffer Institute
The Leonard D. Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy & Government Service at the University of Southern California develops evidence-based solutions to address the nations most pressing policy issues. Established by an historic gift from Leonard D. Schaeffer it houses two flagship programs: theLeonard D. Schaeffer Fellows in Government Serviceand theLeonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics.
Since its inception in 2009 theUSC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economicshas established itself as one the worlds top health policy research organizations. A joint enterprise with the Price School of Public Policy and the Mann School of Pharmacy the Schaeffer Center is a recognized nonpartisan voice helping to shape health policy in Washington DC.
Building on the successes of these programs the Schaeffer Institute serves as a policy laboratory to develop and test ideas generated by the USC academic community. It fosters civic engagement supports new generations of public service leaders and provides a forum to reach federal policymakers. It has offices at USC in Los Angeles and at the USC Capital Campus in Washington DC.
About the Price School
USC Price is the second oldest public policy school in the country and is ranked fourth in the U.S. News & World Report rankings of public affairs schools. We offer academic programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels in six distinct fields: health policy and management nonprofit management and leadership public administration public policy real estate development and urban planning. Much of our research is housed in 18 interdisciplinary research centers and institutes. Price School expertise spans the public nonprofit and private sectors with impact that is mission-driven and global.
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.
Minimum Education: Bachelors degreeAddtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 2 years
Minimum Skills: Directly related project or administrative experience.
Preferred Education: Masters degree
Preferred Experience: 3 years
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 theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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