Project Specialist - Administrative
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA · Posted September 23, 2026
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About the job
The Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center aims to enhance uptake of high-quality cancer screening services and improve access to timely cancer treatment through patient navigation and community outreach and education.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in cancer prevention and care? Join our team as a Project Specialist and play a pivotal role in shaping social determinants of health outreach, screening, and care navigation programs that advance the mission of the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. In this dynamic role, you will work cross-departmentally to support impactful programs in partnership with community clinics and organizations to change lives.
As the administrative support for the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention, you’ll be at the heart of our collaborative efforts, providing organizational, administrative, and project management support for a team of patient navigators facilitating referral processes and care coordination. The Project Specialist will also serve as an initial point of contact for the public on-site and at community events, plan events and workshops, design outreach and education materials, collect and record metrics/data, maintain the program’s electronic databases, and organize Center supplies.
We’re looking for candidates with experience working with diverse populations and clinical teams, excellent and meticulous written and verbal communication, and meticulous organizational and coordination skills. Relevant experience includes employment in office management, health promotion and outreach, healthcare administration, social work, and/or community health. If you’re ready to lead with purpose and drive meaningful change, we want to hear from you! Submit cover letter along with resume.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Education : Master’s degree
Preferred Experience : 3 years in administrative or office management role in a healthcare setting
Supervises: N/A
Preferred Field of Expertise : Healthcare Administration, Communications, Social Work, Public Health, Community Health, Business Administration
Follows established USC and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.
This position is hybrid on-site and employee must report to work at the USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles, CA when scheduled. Work hours and on-site days may be subject to change depending on business needs.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should include a cover letter describing their interest in the position and their applicable experience and qualifications.
The hourly range for this position is $30.14 - $35.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree
Addtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 2 years
Minimum Skills: Directly related project or administrative experience. Preferred Education: Master's degree
Preferred Experience: 3 years
USC is an equal opportunity 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. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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.
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