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Program Manager

University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA - University Park CampusPosted Sep 11, 2026
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$109k–$127k
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The USC Center for Sustainable Solutions is seeking a Program Manager to provide high-level administrative support to the co-directors. This is a full-time, three year fixed term position (renewable) with a hybrid work arrangement (minimum 2 days per week on the University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA).

The USC Center for Sustainable Solutions (CSS) harnesses the research, teaching, and interdisciplinary expertise of USC faculty, staff, and students to develop and advance solutions that enhance quality of life, foster sustainable prosperity, and build resilience in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area and other megaregions around the world. Through research, education, and partnerships with government, business, and communities, the Center translates knowledge into action while working with schools to prepare the next generation of leaders and professionals to create a more sustainable future.

Job responsibilities include:

  • Assist with development of a new strategy for the CSS

  • Organize and manage CSS events with internal and external stakeholders and audiences.

  • Recruit and supervise student workers

  • Organize and facilitate research and curricular workshops on sustainability for USC faculty, staff and students

  • Assist with the budget and management of the CSS resources

  • Coordinate with school and USC advancement staff on fundraising opportunities

  • Coordinate with school research staff on pre- and post-award proposal and grant support

  • Conduct evaluation of the CSS programs and activities

  • Work with marketing and communication teams in schools and USC to promote the CSS activities and priorities in written materials, social media and web pages

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Minimum Experience

3 years of relevant experience

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time position.

The annual base salary range for this position is $109,264 - $127,001. 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.

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid position expected to work onsite 2 days per week on the USC University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA.

Fixed Term

This is a three year fixed term position (renewable)

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 3 years
Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related professional and supervisory experience in area of program specialization

                                                  

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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