Academic Program Specialist

The Academic Program Specialist for the Doctor of Medicine program supports the delivery of the four-year Physician-Citizen-Scholar curriculum. Reporting to the director for the Office of Curriculum, the Academic Program Specialist provides administrative and/or operational support to the Associate/Assistant deans and faculty course directors.  Specific duties include:

• Manage the scheduling of courses, trainings, workshops and skills assessments in the curriculum. Reserve rooms, ensure appropriate equipment is available and coordinate students’ and faculty participation.
• Coordinate the production and dissemination of calendars/course schedules and other academic material. Assist in revisions and edits of materials and upload into the learning management system.
• Identify and assess concerns related to the curriculum and facilitate appropriate intervention under the direction of faculty and staff leadership.
• Participates in curriculum committee meetings. Follow up on action items and completes special projects.
• Coordinate faculty meetings and training.
• Attend and monitor student attendance at required sessions
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The hourly rate range for this position is $28.01 - $31.80. 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 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. 

Job Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required Additional Education: Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Work experience: two years required, three years preferred