Project Specialist
Core
Provides specialized professional and administrative support to the USC Annenberg Director's Office, managing projects, events, and budgets for research and academic initiatives.
Role type
Senior administrative project specialist
Builds
Research, academic, and administrative projects; conferences, receptions, and special events
Domain
Higher education / Communication studies
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Project management, budget monitoring, event coordination, stakeholder engagement, report writing, Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, research and analysis
Preferred skills
Experience developing standard operating procedures, managing student workers, handling confidential information
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain project plans and timelines; coordinate events including venues and logistics; monitor budgets and reconcile expenditures; draft professional communications and reports; supervise student workers; track milestones and follow up with stakeholders
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
