The University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles, USC has a large number of international students and offers extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, USC fosters a vibrant culture of public service and encourages students to cross academic as well as geographic boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge. For more information, visit www.usc.edu.

As a premier research university, USC attracts over $1 billion in funded research. Over 500 specially trained postdoctoral scholars often work with USC faculty to conduct

 research across most academic fields of study. Under the supervision of the Senior Manager for Postdoctoral Affairs, this position advances USC’s overall research mission by supporting postdoc scholars and USC’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA). Responsibilities will include support of USC’s Presidential Sustainability Solutions Postdoctoral Scholars Program, the Provost Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity, and other USC Signature Postdoctoral programs and opportunities.

This is a 2-year FIXED TERM, 50% position.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Management of two postdoc scholar application platforms, including:
  • Processing applications to ensure receipt of required materials
  • Disseminating application files and materials to committee members
  • Follow up and correspondence with applicants as needed
• Assist with on-boarding of new postdocs, including:
  • Verifying appointment letters, updating HR files, ensuring benefits enrollment, and facilitating registration as required
• Assist with programming (e.g., events, conference, colloquia, and roundtables) as needed
• Assist with program development
• Updates to the website and other communications on behalf of the Office of Postdoctoral Affair

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Minimum Experience: 1-2 years

Minimum Field of Expertise: Administrative or project coordination

Preferred Education:

Preferred Experience:

Preferred Field Expertise: Field in which faculty engage in significant research activities

Application Procedure:

• Please include a cover letter with your CV/resume.  It can be added to the application at the same time/place you add your CV/resume. 

The hourly rate range for this position is $24.73 - $27.00. 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.

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About University of Southern California (USC)

USC is the leading private research university in Los Angeles—a global center for arts, technology and international business. With more than 47,500 students, we are located primarily in Los Angeles but also in various US and global satellite locations. As the largest private employer in Los Angeles, responsible for $8 billion annually in economic activity in the region, we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills across a variety of academic and professional schools and administrative units. As a USC employee and member of the Trojan Family—the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who make USC a great place to work—you will enjoy excellent benefits, including a variety of well-being programs designed to help individuals achieve work-life balance.

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