The USC Dornsife Office of Graduate and Professional Education (GPE) is seeking a highly motivated, self-starting staff member to join us to be the Project Specialist for the GPE unit of the Dornsife Dean’s Office. Now is your chance to stand out and step forward! The GPE is a dynamic office serving ~40 Ph.D. and Master’s programs. These programs span the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Be a part of the team that helps these students achieve their academic goals!
The Project Specialist for GPE can positively impact the lives of our Ph.D. and Master’s students on a daily basis. Are you interested in the coordination, development and execution of programs and events? Are you adept at data collection and analysis? Is significantly contributing to educational endeavors one of your core beliefs? If you can answer yes to these questions, then you are likely a good fit for the Project Specialist position. Some of the key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assists in the administration and coordination of a variety of administrative projects for the College Dean of Graduate and Professional Education (CDGPE) and Associate Dean for Graduate Programs.
- Coordinates graduate student data collection, performs analyses, and creates reports for the Dornsife Dean’s Office (Graduate and Professional Education), the Graduate School, NSF, and WASC etc…
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Support and represent Dornsife’s Office of GPE with graduate programs and, as appropriate, at recruiting events (e.g. SACNAS, ABRCMS, and USC Graduate Schools Fair).- Assist with website and promotional materials for the Dornsife Office of GPE.
- Assists in developing and updating department policies and procedures and/or project procedures and coordinating implementation for the Dornsife Office of GPE.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise: Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills. Experience with research projects.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Hourly range: The hourly rate range for this position is $29 - $36. 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.
Required Documents and Additional Information:
- Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents.
- Job openings are posted for a minimum of (5) five business days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended, so please apply on the same business day if interested.
- USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions after six months of employment; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free Professional Development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.
The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer that Values Diversity.
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Additional 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
