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The USC Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy & Government Service is seeking a Project Specialist, Administrative to work with the co-director of its Center for Health Policy & Economics.
The Project Specialist will work independently to organize and prioritize daily support activities as well as monitor and triage incoming requests to the co-director. This person must have a professional demeanor and excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. The role involves close coordination with the Institute leadership team, including the Chief of Staff, Director of Operations, Events Manager, and administrative and external affairs personnel. The Project Specialist will be expected to work effectively on multiple projects and set priorities. This is a one-year, fixed term position with a hybrid work arrangement. This position is funded by a contract, grant or gift.
The Schaeffer Institute serves a wide range of internal and external constituents—including students, academics, industry executives, philanthropists, and leading policymakers and staffers. The person in this role should work effectively with these different communities. The right candidate will have administrative expertise and a general interest in research and policy.
Key duties for the Project Specialist include, but are not limited to:
Manage administrative operations for the co-director, including oversight of the schedule, to-do list, correspondence, and reimbursements;
Prepare briefings, reports, presentations, and other materials in support of the co-director’s meetings and activities;
Support the co-director’s research and initiatives through project coordination, meeting and event management, and strategic planning assistance;
Coordinate with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to complete projects and resolve issues as they arise;
Oversee meeting arrangements and guest visits;
Work with the Schaeffer leadership team to provide on-site support for meetings and events, including advisory board meetings and other high-level activities;
Lead special projects; and,
Supervise student workers.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s 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
Strong customer service and problem-solving skills
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Preferred Education:
Master’s Degree
Preferred Experience:
3 years
Compensation
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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 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.
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. Some travel may be required.
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 nation’s most pressing policy issues. It serves as a policy laboratory to develop and test ideas generated by the USC academic community, fosters civic engagement, and provides a forum to reach federal policymakers. Established by an historic gift from Leonard D. Schaeffer, it houses two flagship programs: the Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics and the Leonard D. Schaeffer Fellows in Government Service, with offices at USC in Los Angeles and at the USC Capital Campus in Washington, DC.
Since its inception in 2009, the Schaeffer Center has served as a premier intellectual hub for health policy and health economics research. A collaboration of the USC Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and the USC Price School of Public Policy, the Schaeffer Center is home to more than 150 faculty, staff, and scholars, including four National Academy of Medicine members and three Nobel Laureates. The Center ranks 3rd among 2,700+ institutions in health economics by IDEAS, the largest economics bibliographic database, making it one of the world’s top health policy research organizations. It has achieved this recognition through a singular focus on its mission—to measurably improve value in health through evidence-based policy solutions, research, and educational excellence. The Schaeffer Center is a recognized nonpartisan voice helping to shape health policy.
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree
Addtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 2 years
Minimum Skills: Directly related project or administrative experience.
Preferred Education: Master's 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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