Project Specialist - Remote | Wfh

We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Project Specialist - Administrative Assistant to join our Sociology Department of Letters, Arts, and Sciences. As the largest and oldest school, Dornsife serves as the academic core, offering a diverse range of courses and advancing knowledge across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
The Department of Sociology is a dynamic intellectual community that offers three undergraduate majors and two Ph.D. programs, covering a broad spectrum of disciplines. Our esteemed faculty lead numerous research centers, and their expertise spans various fields. Our location in Los Angeles provides a unique backdrop, allowing us to explore and address pressing societal issues such as immigration, inequality, homelessness, politics, and climate change. Additionally, we conduct research on global trends and issues, transcending geographical boundaries.
We are excited to welcome a qualified and dependable individual to join our team as a part-time Project Specialist - Administrative Assistant. This grant-funded position offers a remarkable opportunity for the next four years. In this role, you will play a crucial part in organizing, executing, and monitoring the implementation of a complex research project on monetary sanctions. Collaborating with faculty of Sociology, as well as faculty from North Carolina State University and Syracuse University, you will contribute to the success of the Captive Money Lab, a social science research lab.
Responsibilities
Schedule, organize, and prepare meeting agendas for team meetings, principal investigator meetings, and research assistant meetings.
Coordinate meetings with external organizations and contacts.
Serve as the initial point of contact for legislative, advocacy, and media requests, responding promptly and respectfully with excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Record minutes during project meetings.
Develop timelines and collaborate with the principal investigators to create budgets and scopes of work.
Monitor project progress across teams, ensuring that study milestones are met and tasks are completed on time.
Track budget expenditures.
Organize and manage study data, including legislative, archival, and interview data.
Upload content to the Captive Money Lab website and liaise with the website developer to ensure an up-to-date and accurate site.
Coordinate travel arrangements for data collection and team meetings.
Facilitate the onboarding process for new research and administrative staff, as needed.
Uphold confidentiality when handling sensitive information, such as study data, interview respondents, and faculty or staff personnel details.
Demonstrate independent judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize competing demands, working efficiently within a growing research team.
Exhibit professionalism, maturity, and relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in project management or administration, preferably within an academic or research setting.
Strong customer service, secretarial, and administrative skills, gained through work experience in a research or university environment.
While experience with social science research projects is not mandatory, we welcome candidates with diverse substantive research backgrounds and relevant project management experience.
Hourly Range: The hourly rate for this position falls within the range of $29.17 to $30.00. The University of Southern California takes various factors into account when extending an offer of employment, including 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.
Additional Information And Required Documents
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter as a single file.
Job openings remain posted for a minimum of five business days. However, this position may be filled before the minimum posting period ends. Therefore, we encourage interested candidates to apply promptly.
We offer excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their families with access to our renowned university medical network. After six months of employment, you become eligible for retirement plans with employer contributions. Tuition benefits are available for staff and their families, and we provide free Professional Development classes. Our central Los Angeles location offers easy access to commuter trains, buses, and free tram pick-up services. Moreover, staff members enjoy discounts for sporting events and other campus activities.
This position involves a hybrid work arrangement, combining both remote and on-campus duties/tasks.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 29.00 30.00 Per Hour