
Manager, Post-Award, Viterbi Office Of Research
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Job Description
Position Summary: The Manager, Post-Award supervises a team of Senior Post-Award Analysts and Post-Award Analysts, overseeing all post-award activities for an assigned team. This role ensures service quality, equitable workload distribution, and compliance with sponsor requirements. The Manager partners with faculty, departmental staff, and central offices to resolve complex issues and also collaborates on onboarding and professional development initiatives. The role requires supervisory experience, strong leadership skills, and deep expertise in post-award compliance.
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree In Business Administration Or in related field(s)
Minimum Experience: 5 years
Minimum Skills: Expert knowledge of and experience in financial analysis and reporting. Knowledge of computer simulation and forecasting techniques. Directly related management experience.
Preferred Education: Master's degree
Preferred Experience: 7 years
Preferred Skills: Directly related experience in a university environment with knowledge of university systems and procedures preferred.
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.
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