Policy Modeling Research Program Lead

University of Southern California; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The USC Schaeffer Institute invites applications for a Research Program Specialist to provide high-level administrative leadership for the USC Mann Department of Pharmaceutical & Health Economics. This role supports the Institute leadership team, its growing modeling research program, and student engagement, with a focus on processes, deadlines, and collaborative operations.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the specialist helps shape priorities, coordinates complex schedules, manages

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in administration or program support.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative functions for the modeling research program and other initiatives.
• Assist program leadership with analysis, research, and presentations.
• Manage deadlines, grants, projects, and timelines to ensure milestones are met.
• Support reporting, budget tracking, grant submissions, and compliance processes.
• Coordinate and contribute to research studies and grant-related activities.
• Lead and support department operations, meetings, and events as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

2 years of relevant experience

Job description

The USC Schaeffer Institute invites applications for a Research Program Specialist to provide high-level administrative leadership for the USC Mann Department of Pharmaceutical & Health Economics. This role supports the Institute leadership team, its growing modeling research program, and student engagement, with a focus on processes, deadlines, and collaborative operations.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the specialist helps shape priorities, coordinates complex schedules, manages