The USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Southern California (USC Norris) was founded in 1971 and has been continuously funded as an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1973. USC Norris has a rich tradition of collaborative research and serves as a major regional and national resource for cancer research, prevention, treatment, and education.

The USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center seeks an Administrative Assistant to join the Cancer Center Administrative Team.  Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, the responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant will focus on supporting the population science and translational science divisions of the Cancer Center.  The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support for: the Cancer Epidemiology and Cancer Control Research Programs; the leadership positions of Associate Director for Population Science, Associate Director for Translational Research, and Chief Innovation Officer; and administrative support for ten Disease Affinity Groups (DAGs).  Example duties of the position include:

• Scheduling and coordinating meetings for senior Cancer Center leaders and large groups
• Planning and organizing events, including creating invitations, working with vendors, and managing the execution of events onsite
• Overseeing the organization and scheduling of multiple DAG meetings and tracking meeting metrics
• Composing and producing correspondence, reports, and related materials
• Researching and gathering data for reports and Cancer Center leader decision support

The hourly rate range for this position is $25.48 - $30.28. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the 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 consideration.

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USC is the leading private research university in Los Angeles—a global center for arts, technology and international business. With more than 47,500 students, we are located primarily in Los Angeles but also in various US and global satellite locations. As the largest private employer in Los Angeles, responsible for $8 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 across a variety of academic and professional schools and administrative units. As a USC employee and member of the Trojan Family—the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who make USC a great place to work—you will enjoy excellent benefits, including a variety of well-being programs designed to help individuals achieve work-life balance.

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