USC Health Sciences Advancement is seeking an Administrative Assistant. Under the direction of the Operations Specialist for the Office of Alumni Relations and medical Education Fundraising, the Administrative Assistant will provide administrative assistance through functions such as planning, organizing, coordinating, scheduling, and implementing project activities to meet objectives.Essential job duties include, but not limited to:Plan, coordinate, and attend events, meetings, or other activities as requestedAssist in the administration and coordination of a variety of administrative, academic, clinical, and education tasks and projects. Identify, cultivate, and steward alumni and volunteersResearch, gather, organize, enter, reconcile, and summarize data for administrative and/or project reports and/or activitiesCollaborate with development officers to share information on events and engagement opportunitiesConduct quality assurance reviews of assigned projectsPromote an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas, words, and actions that uphold principles of the USC Code of EthicsWork effectively on multiple projects, set priorities, and maintain schedulesAttend professional meetings and seminars to enhance professional competence.Able to coordinate work with variety of people, including student volunteers, university officials, professional recruiters, and potential donorsPerform other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any timeThis job requires occasional varying hours, including nights and weekends, to best fit the schedules of our philanthropic partnersPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree2 years of experience with leadership in volunteer organizations and/or fundraisingExcellent written and verbal skillsSound judgment and decision makingDiplomacy: ability to cultivate and maintain relationshipsPractices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentialityDemonstrated ability to work independently with little supervisionWilling to follow safety protocols related to COVID-19 (i.E., wearing a mask)Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive), Zoom, social media and Google DriveThe University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities with approximately 48,500 students from all 50 states and boasts one of the largest international student bodies in the country. USC is located in the heart of Los Angeles, a culturally rich metropolitan city, and is close to both beach and mountains with wonderful outdoor recreation opportunities. The mild temperatures along with the city’s average of 329 days of sun per year makes Los Angeles a wonderful city to live and work.USC strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. All genders, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, bicultural/multicultural and bilingual/multilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.Minimum Education: Associate’s degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 2 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Secretarial or specialized clerical, including some administrative experience.