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The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university a great place to work. As a community of Dornsife College, we are committed to the creation, preservation, and communication of fundamental knowledge in all its forms, as well as a lifelong passion for learning and a commitment to the betterment of society. The academic mission of Dornsife College can only be realized to its fullest potential when we build and protect a representative, equitable, inclusive culture of scholarship for students, faculty, and staff. This requires a seamless integration of the tenets of equity and inclusivity into every facet of academic life. Achieving a robust and inclusive academic culture requires more than just the completion of a task; it includes the capacity to contribute positively to the relationships and culture of the office or department. Therefore, any applicant seeking to advance the mission of Dornsife College should also be assessed on their capacities beyond the technical elements of their work and demonstrate an understanding of their impact on others. Our work for the City of Los Angeles GRYD Program began in 2008 and has expanded steadily with increasing numbers of intervention interviews, special reports, and analyses. Additionally, we have taken on an increasingly large role in quality control for the GRYD online database. We are looking for a person with a graduate degree in a social science field (like criminology, psychology, social work) who has experience with violence and gang prevention and intervention programs, and past experience with community agencies that work in these fields. Experience in all phases of program evaluation and proficiency in using Remark, Excel, and SPSS to manipulate and analyze data and produce reports is required. Excellent organizational and mentoring skills, as well as a friendly confident manner, are needed to meld with this research lab. Responsibilities for the new staff person will include: Liaison with the participating GRYD Program service providers and two other CBOs; Receive and protect confidential (de-identified) data from multiple service providers; Train and supervise students in the office who assist in processing and documenting the data received; Create and maintain master databases; Provide timely feedback reports to program providers on changes in measured risk factors for youth in their programs; Contribute to creating and writing monthly and quarterly reports; Collaborate well with the larger project group. Hourly range: The hourly rate range for this position is $29.40 - $32.82. 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. Required Documents and Additional Information: Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents. Job openings are posted for a minimum of (5) five business days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended, so please apply on the same business day if interested. USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family, eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions after six months of employment, tuition benefits for staff and their family, free Professional Development classes, and discounts to sporting and other campus events. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer that Values Diversity. 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. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Minimum Experience: 2 years Preferred Education: Master's degree Preferred Experience: 3 years #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Southern California

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