Department of Chemistry

Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California

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 what it is.

The Department of Chemistry is seeking a Writer/Editor to join its team. The Writer will support writing and disseminating communication projects for the department as well as individual faculty members and students. This person will also assist in coordinating interactions between the Department, Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, and University teams, as well as Foundations and private sector partners.

Basic Job Roles

• Plans and writes a variety of scientific and general interest content for the Department of Chemistry, including the Department of Chemistry newsletter and stories highlighting accomplishments of students, faculty, and staff. Coordinates content dissemination on the department webpage and social media, as well as via university-wide media outlets. Coordinates departmental efforts with communications teams from the College and University.
• Assists in managing relationships with foundations and private sector partners of the department.
• Contributes to department-wide projects including collaborative grant proposals and award nominations. Assists individual faculty and students with the writing and editing of technical research grant proposals and applications to ensure readability, accessibility, etc.
• Provides administrative support including coordinating sectional seminar programs and assisting in managing reimbursements.

Required Experience

• Experience with writing, editing, proofreading, and the preparation of materials for publication.
• Experience with content dissemination on the web and through social media.
• Excellent organization and project administration skills and ability to work independently and as a team member.

Salary range: $32 - $35.99 per hour - DOE

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 with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions after six months of employment; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free Professional Development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services; 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.