Public Policy Administrative Support Specialist

6 days ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States University of Southern California Full time

The University of Southern California is seeking a highly skilled Public Policy Administrative Support Specialist to join our team. This full-time, two-year fixed term position is based at our USC Capital Campus in Washington, D.C.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage administrative operations for the DC Institute location.
  • Coordinate Institute meetings, events, conferences, and seminars in DC; arrange for vendors, facilities, catering as needed.
  • Host and interact with guests of the Schaeffer Institute, including USC Trustees, Advisory Board members, and distinguished policy leaders.
  • Collect and track key metrics to help shape the Institute's policy impact reporting.
  • Develop policy engagement reports for Institute leadership.
  • Support the Institute's policy initiatives and external affairs activities.
  • Collaborate with Institute leadership on policy communications, including document preparation and production, with opportunities to contribute to content development.
  • Foster relationships with USC Capital Campus leadership and staff.
  • Manage any student workers and volunteers.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 2 years of experience in project or administrative support
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills; project management experience is a plus
  • Collaborative, team-player attitude; ability to work collaboratively and independently
  • Ability to prioritize across multiple tasks and deliver high-quality output in a timely manner
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects of varying complexity simultaneously with attention to detail and a high level of excellence and professionalism
  • Flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity; willingness to handle both complex and mundane matters
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
About the Position:

This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a talented team and make a meaningful contribution to the field of public policy. The ideal candidate will have excellent administrative skills, a strong interest in public policy, and a passion for supporting the work of a leading research institution.

Estimated Salary:

$29.44 - $33.33 per hour.

Please note that the salary range is based on national averages and may vary depending on factors such as location, experience, and qualifications.

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