Project Assistant

The Department of Family Medicine of the Keck School of Medicine of USC provides care for every member of the family, across generations and over lifetimes. We aim to enhance the quality of life for underserved and vulnerable patients while educating future generations of highly skilled, compassionate primary care specialists. Our goal is to combine education, patient advocacy, and evidence-based research to advance family medicine and geriatrics.

The Project Assistant position for the USC Street Medicine Workforce Development and Education will support the administrative function of the Workforce Development and Education team and the execution of project objectives related to the development of a robust and sustainable street medicine workforce in California and beyond. This position will provide support for programs delivered by USC Street Medicine Workforce Development and Education (e.g. conferences, events, symposia), support data collection related to grant deliverables, and assist in preparing documents (e.g. newsletters, informational digital content, reports/briefs) that support the work of street medicine in California.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of being detail-oriented and highly organized who thrives in a dynamic environment who has knowledge of data collection procedures. Strong written and oral communication skills and proficiency with office software is required for this position. Experience with preparation and production of technical documents including public-facing content like infographics, newsletters, or video content is also required.

This is a full-time, position at the Alhambra, CA or Los Angeles, CA campus with a minimum of three days on campus, based on division needs. Travel is an expected component of this position which may, in rare circumstances, include weekends.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supports data collection, including administration of quantitative and qualitative surveys, related to grants and other projects.

• Assists in the coordination of grant activities.

• Assists in the development of grant proposals, grant related reports, manuscripts, promotional materials, and other business or project related communications

• Supports hosting project related events including event coordination and day of event support.

• Arranges and attends meetings, seminars, symposia or other events related to project efforts.

• Follows established USC and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Education: High school or equivalent

• Minimum Experience: 1 year/ Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experiences

• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree

The hourly rate range for this position is $25.83 - $29.44. 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.

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 the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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