Resource Employee

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 a Resource Employee to work a project analyzing racial equity for the City of Los Angeles. 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.

The USC Black Studies Initiative is working collaboratively with faculty on a grant from the City of Los Angeles. The resource employee will work directly with the principal investigator of the grant to support with both data collection and data analysis. Specifically, the resource employee will support with administrative duties including the following:

Responsibilities:

• Schedule and prepare focus group meetings
• Communication and outreach to the community
• Administrative support to facilitate data collection and analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Minimum 2 years work experience in project-oriented environment
• Minimum 2 years work with community based organizations
• Knowledge of Los Angeles

Hourly Range:

The hourly rate range for this position is $20 - $25. 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.

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

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.
• 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 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.

The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer that Values Diversity.

Bachelor’s Degree or higher Minimum 2 years work experience in project-oriented environment Minimum 2 years work with community based organizations Knowledge of Los Angeles