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University of Southern California Project Assistant in Los Angeles, California
Project AssistantApply (https://usc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/ExternalUSCCareers/job/Los-Angeles-CA---Health-Sciences-Campus/Project-Assistant_REQ20148289/apply) Keck School of Medicine Los Angeles, California
Assists with data collection for a project or study and assists with research center or project administrative functions.
Job Accountabilities,
Assists with data collection for a research study. Follows established data collection and management procedures to prepare, collect, record or enter data. Cleans and edits data and performs basic analysis. Collects pertinent information from study participants through interviews, administration of tests or surveys or questionnaires, scheduling of medical procedures, or other collection procedures.
Assists in coordinating study participant activities to include recruitment, correspondence, screening and orientation. Schedules appointments and procedures, coordinating with external providers as needed
Assists in the organization and production of grant proposals. Gathers documentation such as annual reports and detailed budgets for inclusion in proposal. Works with investigators to develop research proposals. Interfaces with funding agencies to exchange information
Assists in preparing and editing articles, proposals, journals, manuscripts and other technical documents. Coordinates the production of same. Supervises production work performed by internal staff or interfaces with vendors to negotiate and contract for production services. Monitors vendor performance to ensure quality and timeliness of contracted work
Independently produces reports, correspondence and other materials as needed. Maintains automated databases and other records for reporting and compliance purposes. Generates reports and analysis of data according to project schedules or on an ad hoc basis.
Hosts project or study guests, e.g., funding agency representatives, national and international visiting scholars, and media representatives.
Arranges and attends meetings, seminars, symposia and other events related to project efforts. Stays informed of developments in field.
Orders supplies and equipment. Researches new equipment purchases and develops recommendations for supervisor's consideration.
The hourly rate range for this position is $26.94 - $27.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) 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.
Minimum Education: High school or equivalent Minimum Experience: 1 year Minimum Field of Expertise: Knowledge of data collection procedures and some experience with proposal preparation and production of technical documents
REQ20148289 Posted Date: 05/29/2024 - Thru date - 2024-05-31