Strategic Project Lead, Student Life Initiatives

Engineering Management Student Association (EMSA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California (USC) Student Life seeks a highly organized Project Specialist to support the Associate Vice President for Administration and Chief of Staff. The role focuses on event planning, operations, and collaboration across departments to foster student success and a vibrant campus community.

Ideal candidates will have a strong project-management background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of directly related professional experience.
• Experience coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent projects with senior leadership alignment.
• Develop project plans, track milestones, and report outcomes.
• Plan leadership meetings, staff events, and student engagement programs.
• Coordinate event logistics including invites, venues, and vendors.
• Create communications and presentations for divisional projects and events.
• Prepare briefings, meeting materials, and logistical plans for leadership.
• Assist with data collection, databases, and reporting for progress tracking.
• Summarize research findings and present effective results.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

University of Southern California (USC) Student Life seeks a highly organized Project Specialist to support the Associate Vice President for Administration and Chief of Staff. The role focuses on event planning, operations, and collaboration across departments to foster student success and a vibrant campus community.

Ideal candidates will have a strong project-management background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy.