University of Southern California · 2 days ago
Program Administrator, Quality Improvement and Education
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Southern California (USC) is seeking a Program Administrator for its Office for Human Research Protection (HRPP), which manages human subjects research policies and educational resources. The role involves participating in quality improvement activities, managing administrative functions, and maintaining program materials.
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Hiring Manager
America Sarmiento Wheelock
Responsibilities
Keep up with the federal regulations and latest news surrounding Human Subjects Research through listservs/newsletters, websites and other available publications
Synergize and disseminate collected information into training modules and other medium for university population’s consumption
Work to improve Continuous Quality Improvement methods and procedures including study investigation, and feedback surveys
Assist with the day-to-day administrative functions of the unit (i.e., calendaring, supply ordering, meeting logistic coordination)
Organize and maintain QIU program materials and logs
Prepare and maintain audit folders, CAPA records
Manage QIU email
Organize, assess, and maintain HRPP SOPs
Compile preliminary data for QA/QI trend analysis
Special projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
3 years of counseling and/or academic advisement experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong communication skills and interpersonal effectiveness, including strong relationship building experience and being resourceful
Impeccable integrity and high degree of responsibility, accountability and authenticity
Have a deep knowledge of research methods
Ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external stakeholders
Previous experience in dealing with staff and faculty in high stress situations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite and is tech-savvy
Experience in putting together presentations from scratch
Proficiency in website management
Previous experience with Photoshop and use of online survey platforms like Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey and Wufoo
Knowledge of ERP systems like Workday, Kuali, etc
Directly related professional experience in area of program specialization
Preferred
Master's Degree in Research Administration, Instructional Design or related field
Company
University of Southern California
University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.64MKey Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineCDA Foundation
2025-02-04Grant· $10.8M
2025-01-30Grant· $5.93M
2024-07-30Grant
Leadership Team
David A Barnhart
Director, USC Space Engineering Research Center
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Hossein Pourmand
Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement
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