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Job Field: Legal Jobs
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Salary: $Not stated

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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles 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.USC''s Career and Protective Services is seeking a Project Specialist-Administrative/Business Services Specialist to join its team.The Project Specialist-Administrative/Business Services Specialist provides specialized professional support services to CAPS, Business Services. Assists in the administration and coordination of a variety of administrative projects including payroll, budgeting, organizing, customer service and delivery of services.Job Accountabilities:* Assists in the administration and coordination of a variety of administrative projects and provides quality control. Assists in developing and implementing project goals and strategies. Assists with short and long term planning and design of project direction and objectives.  Provides assistance to management with administrative functions such as planning, organizing, coordinating, scheduling and implementing initiatives to meet objectives. Participates in writing of reports or other documentation of administrative activities and results.* Assists in the planning of data collection for payroll and budget initiatives.  Recommends methods and procedures for data acquisition, management and quality control.  Prepares reports, correspondence, etc., for analysis.* Maintains electronic databases and/or other electronic records for reporting purposes. Enters and verifies database transactions.* Evaluates effectiveness of project direction, schedules, activities, etc. Recommends and implements project activities and/or modifications of project activities and/or schedules as necessary to ensure achievement of project goals and objectives.* Researches, gathers, organizes and summarizes data for project and/or administrative reports and/or activities. Analyzes data, presents results and makes recommendations on presentations of administrative reports.* Arranges and attends meetings, seminars, symposia and other related events. Makes presentations, as needed.* Assists in developing, updating, documenting and communicating department policies and procedures. Develops forms, flow charts and system requirements.* Conducts quality assurance reviews of assigned procedures. Instructs employees on proper procedures and answers questions regarding payroll and budget issues. Takes necessary steps to address and resolve problems/issues.* Creates status reports on project plans, progress and results of activities. Develop and communicate different initiatives in order to meet deadlines.* Interfaces with staff and external contacts necessary to complete project assignments or for information exchange. Resolves problems or questions referred by employees.* Provides leadership, guidance and supervision to student workers.The University of Southern California values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

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