Project Assistant

USC Mark & Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

USC Mark & Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute in Los Angeles seeks an experienced budget professional to oversee financial operations, university budgeting processes, and fund accounting in an academic setting. Candidates should be proficient with government and fund accounting, GAAP concepts, and analytical reporting to inform leadership decisions.

The role requires supervisory and project management experience, database administration and management, and the ability to support

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, accounting or a related field.
• 5 years of related experience.
• University budget experience and/or thorough knowledge of university financial systems, policies and procedures.
• Experience with database administration and management.
• Demonstrated supervisory and/or project management experience.
• Experience with sponsored research proposals.
• Outstanding organization and communication skills.
• Previous work experience in an academic/university and/or research setting a plus.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Project management

Budgeting

Database administration

Education

Bachelor's in business/finance

Master's in business/finance

Job description

About USC

The USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute and Laboratory of Neuro Imaging (INI, www.ini.usc.edu) are world leaders in the development of advanced computational and scientific approaches for the comprehensive mapping of brain structure and function. LONI’s unique multidisciplinary environment and cutting‑edge resources allow for integration of clinical, psychological and genotypic information with neuroimaging phenotypes for research questions in neurology, psychiatry and developmental neurobiology.

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, accounting or a related field.
• 5 years of related experience.
• University budget experience and/or thorough knowledge of university financial systems, policies and procedures.
• Experience with database administration and management.
• Demonstrated supervisory and/or project management experience.
• Experience with sponsored research proposals.
• Outstanding organization and communication skills.
• Previous work experience in a academic/university and/or research setting a plus.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, accounting or a related field. 3 years of related experience. Demonstrated budget experience, including knowledge of government and fund accounting, and generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Ability to interpret, provide clarity and conceptualize complex financial data and policies. Strong analytical, qualitative, communication, interpersonal, organization, guidance, computer and spreadsheet skills. Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and balance competing priorities.