Academic Program Assistant

The Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism seeks an energetic, creative, and experienced part-time Academic Program Assistant to support the school’s investigative reporting program on a range of projects. She/he/they will be critical to the program’s success, engaging in project planning and execution, helping to apply for grants, and handling office administration. It’s a fun and dynamic job, with different and exciting projects constantly popping up.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate events such as conferences and trainings
• Conduct research for grants, projects, events, and classes
• Assist with grant requests and administration
• Track budgets
• Take on projects big and small
• Manage websites
• Interact with contractors, grantors, guests, students, and the public

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Writes with clarity and verve
• Listens well and communicates effectively
• Has experience with university budgets and financial systems
• Takes ownership of projects, meets deadlines, and crushes expectations
• Sweats the details and gets them right
• Is nimble and able to leap from one project to another
• Collaborates effectively with others and thrives in team-oriented environments
• Possesses a strong work ethic
• Enjoys a good laugh

Applications should include the following: 

• Resume or CV (Please note: Our system will allow you to add additional documentation by clicking the “upload” button in the same section where you attach your resume.)
• If you are currently a USC employee, please visit the Career Worklet on the Workday Homepage and select “Find Jobs” to view USC Jobs.

Additional Information:

• This is a part-time (50%), hourly staff position.

• The hourly pay range for this position is $24.00-$26.00. 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.

• 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 and dental benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans; tuition benefits for staff and their family; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, transit subsidy program, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.

About the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

Located in Los Angeles at the University of Southern California, the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is a national leader in education and scholarship in the fields of communication, journalism, public diplomacy and public relations. With an enrollment of more than 2,200 students, USC Annenberg offers doctoral, master's and bachelor's degree programs, as well as continuing development programs for working professionals across a broad scope of academic inquiry. The school's comprehensive curriculum emphasizes the core skills of leadership, innovation, service and entrepreneurship and draws upon the resources of a networked university located in the media capital of the world. For additional information, see our website: https://annenberg.usc.edu/.

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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. 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 uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

The university is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, employees, volunteers, and visitors on our campuses and those entrusted to our care, including patients, students, and minors. To that end, the university conducts background screening, including screening for criminal convictions, on all applicants after a conditional offer of employment and as a condition of employment. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix C for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education. Minimum Experience: 0-6 months Minimum Field of Expertise: Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills for interacting with both domestic and international stakeholders. Demonstrated attention to detail. Proven ability to plan, implement, and coordinate program logistics. Demonstrated database/data entry experience. Proven project management and problem solving skills, able to handle multiple timelines, changing priorities, and fluctuating workloads.