Administrative Assistant I

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university a great place to work.  

The USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences is seeking an Administrative Assistant I in the Social Sciences, Dornsife Academic Service Hub. The largest and oldest of the USC schools, USC Dornsife functions as the academic core of the university, offering courses and advancing knowledge across the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.

Based on a divisional framework, the Academic Services Hubs will provide staff support to approximately 35 departments across Dornsife. Each hub serves one division and the number of departments per division varies. The mission of the Dornsife Academic Service Hubs is to provide optimal, localized support to academic departments by providing specialized services that foster the academic, instructional, and research-driven engagement of faculty, staff and students in the Dornsife community.

Responsibilities:

The Administrative Assistant I in Social Sciences will lead department activities within the hub, which may include but will not be limited to the following:

• Perform administrative duties for academic departments
• Arrange vendor services and other event coordination tasks
• Respond to inquiries and requests for information requiring knowledge of departmental and university policies and procedures
• Assist with maintaining office equipment and purchases
• Screen and prioritize incoming calls, determining what contact or action is required
• Manage front desk, student workers and foster welcoming environment
• Ensure confidentiality and controls access to sensitive information
• Coordinate departmental events; may attend to ensure satisfactory outcome
• Coordinate distribution of office supplies to department offices
• Coordinate and distribute mailings and packages to each department

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in specialized clerical and administrative experience in a university environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks according to need and urgency
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

The hourly rate range for this position is $23.89 - $28.84. 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 alignment, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Work Arrangement: This is a 100% full-time, on-site/on-campus position

Required Documents and Additional Information:

• Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents.
• USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions after six months of employment; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free Professional Development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.

USC is an equal opportunity 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. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. 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. 

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 [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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