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The Annenberg Inclusion Initiative at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is the leading global think tank studying inclusion in entertainment. We work on original research and sponsored projects, and advocate for underrepresented communities. The Initiative is seeking an administrative assistant to work with its staff and student team to provide support for a range of projects and needs.

The Administrative Assistant will work closely with Dr. Katherine Pieper, Program Director, Ariana Case, Program Manager, Dr. Stacy L. Smith, the Initiative’s Founder, as well as the Initiative staff and student team. The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support across scheduling, purchasing, office management, and events. The Administrative Assistant may also be asked to help with research tasks as needed, and will interface with other offices on and off campus. The Administrative Assistant will also oversee special projects related to the Initiative’s advocacy efforts.

To learn more about the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, applicants should visit our website

http://annenberg.usc.edu/aii.

Qualifications and application process 

The ideal applicant will be highly organized and possess exceptional communication skills, be able to handle sensitive or confidential information, be curious and willing to learn, motivated and eager to contribute, and team-oriented. The candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to the values of the Initiative

Applications should be submitted via usccarreers.usc.edu and should include the following:

• Resume or CV 
• A brief cover letter (about one page) explaining why you are interested in this position and how, based on your background, you expect to contribute. (Our system will allow you to add additional documentation by clicking the “upload” button in the same section where you attach your resume.)

Additional Information:

• The term of this is a one-year, full-time (37.5 hours per week) fixed-term, staff position. 
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of (5) five business days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended, so please apply on the same business day if interested.
• USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans; tuition benefits for staff and their family; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, transit subsidy program, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.

About the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

Located in Los Angeles at the University of Southern California, the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is a national leader in education and scholarship in the fields of communication, journalism, public diplomacy and public relations. With an enrollment of more than 2,200 students, USC Annenberg offers doctoral, master's and bachelor's degree programs, as well as continuing development programs for working professionals across a broad scope of academic inquiry. The school's comprehensive curriculum emphasizes the core skills of leadership, innovation, service and entrepreneurship and draws upon the resources of a networked university located in the media capital of the world. For additional information, see our website: https://annenberg.usc.edu/.

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.