Associate Research Administrator

Company: University of Southern California
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Associate Research Administrator page is loaded Associate Research Administrator Apply locations Los Angeles, CA - University Park Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id REQ20130946 The Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the USC Viterbi School of -Engineering seeks qualified candidates for a Research Administrator to support departmental -research activity, contracts & grants, and other departmental financial needs. The USC Viterbi -School of Engineering is committed to increasing the diversity of its staff and welcomes -applications from women, underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.The core job duties are:--- Provide institutional research support to assigned faculty, research -
associates/assistants, and post-docs with the submission of proposals to assure all necessary -university and agency requirements are met for grant applications.--- Prepare budgets and gather data necessary to submit proposals in accordance with -agency and university guidelines--- Identify needs and/or collect and prepare data deliverables necessary for decision-making and other institutional effectiveness functions, including: state and federal reports; -maintaining a common data set for the institution; accreditation; ad hoc reports.--- Oversee and respond to data requests and produce data to fulfill internal/external -requests in a timely manner and with attention to detail and accuracy. Must be able to present -results coherently, concisely, and in a manner that is appropriate to the audience--- Develop methods for data collection to track outcomes, targets, and performance -indicators as necessary to support institutional goal setting and performance monitoring.--- Prepare payroll for research staff, faculty, research assistants, student workers, -visiting scholars.--- Reconcile and review monthly account statements and provide faculty with account -summaries and projection reports on a monthly basis.Job duties may be added or modified as needed.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the mission of the USC Viterbi School of -Engineering. Viterbi staff are expected to facilitate a culture of support and service, to model -civility and respect across all facets of their work, and to maintain the highest ethical standards -and to maintain strict confidentiality across all facets of their work. The Associate Research -Administrator is expected to demonstrate impeccable ethics and collegiality, and to promote an -
environment that fosters inclusive relationships and upholds principles of the USC Code of Ethics.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree with four years of account and budget experience, including knowledge of -government and fund accounting and knowledge of university financial systems. Strong computer -skills using MS Office Suite, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Excellent communication skills both -written and verbal, ability to prioritize, organize, analyze, and work independently in a -fast-paced work environment.Required Applicant Documents:A resume/CV and a cover letter are required. Please feel free to upload your application materials -in a single document.Additional Information:This is a hybrid position. The Associate Research Administrator will be expected to work onsite for -3 days per week. This position is not eligible for fully remote work.The hourly rate range for this position is $41.21 - $44.95. When extending an offer of employment, -the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope of -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.Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the mission of the USC Viterbi School of -Engineering. Viterbi staff are expected to facilitate a culture of support and service, to model -civility and respectful engagement at all times, and to maintain the highest ethical standards and -to maintain strict confidentiality across all facets of their work.USC and the Viterbi School:
The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is 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 what it is.Founded in 1905, the USC Viterbi School of Engineering is named for Andrew Viterbi who developed an -algorithm to connect the world's citizens. Similarly, the school, located in Los Angeles, a global -center for arts, technology and international business in the heart of the Pacific Rim, is a hub -for entrepreneurship that connects students from 64 countries.USC Viterbi is a pioneer in restoring sight to the blind; restoring memory to sufferers of -Alzheimer's; and socially assistive robots to aid seniors with stroke or children with autism. It -is the home of the first operational quantum computing center in academia. Our alumni include Neil -Armstrong, first human on the moon; A.C. Mike Markkula, co-founder of Apple; and Wanda Austin, -
former CEO of the Aerospace Corporation.The USC Viterbi School is consistently ranked among the top graduate programs (U.S. News and World -Report). Under the leadership of Dean Yannis C. Yortsos, the school helped re- imagine the 21st -century engineer, pioneering the Grand Challenge Scholars Program in schools across the globe. Our -mission is to serve California, the nation and the world. At USC Viterbi, we call this the enabling power of Engineering+.
-.USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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 will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the - Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring -ordinance . 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 -uschr@usc.edu . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.Read USC's Clery Act Annual Security Report Notice on Non-Discrimination Certain positions are subject to background screening EEO is the Law EEO is the Law Supplement Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination USC is an E-Verify Employer If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$91309.htmld Similar Jobs (3) Associate Research Administrator locations Los Angeles, CA - University Park Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Associate Research Administrator locations Los Angeles, CA - University Park Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago About Us USC is a leading private research university located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles - a global center for arts, technology and international business. As the largest private employer in the city - responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region - we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills. As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent - benefits and perks , and you will be a member of the Trojan Family - the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work. Application help If you need assistance during the application process, see our -application help . (If you already work for USC, see -Your USC career .) -At any point you may also contact our HR Service Center for help at (213) 821-8100 or -uschr@usc.edu .

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