Project Assistant

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 : supporting data collection, including administration of quantitative and qualitative surveys, related to grants and other projects; assisting in the coordination of grant activities; assisting in the development of grant proposals, grant related reports, manuscripts, promotional materials, and other business or project related communications; supporting hosting project related events including event coordination and day of event support; arranging and attending meetings, seminars, symposia or other events related to project efforts; following 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 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.

Minimum Education : High school or equivalent

Minimum Experience : 1 year

Minimum Field of Expertise : Knowledge of data collection procedures and some experience with proposal preparation and production of technical documents