Program Specialist

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

4d • $32 - $34

About The Position

The Department of Medical Education, Office of Assessment and Evaluation is seeking a Program Specialist to support student assessment, and curriculum and program evaluation. This position will coordinate administration of exams for medical students supplied by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) including exam scheduling, proctor management, and accommodation implementation. In addition, the Program Specialist will support evaluation management of the Doctor of Medicine curriculum and department programs and services. 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. The hourly rate range for this position is $32.43-$34.35. 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. 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 [phone], or by email at [email protected] . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Notice of Non-discrimination Employment Equity Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report USC is a smoke-free environment Digital Accessibility If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$140109.htmld

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
• Minimum Experience: 2 years
• Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related professional experience in program specialization, e.g., counseling or teaching.

Responsibilities

• Development of MD student exam calendar
• Ordering of NBME exams and managing the NBME exam roster
• Working under the direction of faculty in assessment and evaluation and course directors, develop and distribute weekly performance checks via the learning management system
• Coordinate hiring and training of exam proctors
• Work closely with the Office of Student Affairs to support student examination needs, including implementation of exam accommodations
• Support program and curricular evaluation development and reporting to the deans, course directors, and curriculum committees
• Support assessment development and reporting to the deans, course directors, and curriculum committees
• Assists in the planning, organization and delivery of services and activities specific to a University program.
• Provides specialized professional services such as counseling, testing and evaluation, teaching or events planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level