The USC Viterbi School of Engineering seeks to recruit a Research Operations Budget/Business Technician (BBT) to support day-to-day operations at the Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (MFD). The BBT will specifically support operations in the research administration unit, with a focus on managing procurement (purchasing materials for research operations), processing reimbursements, and monitoring/tracking expenses in these areas. The BBT will support a team of 5-6 research administrators in the unit and also provide procurement support to the department.

The successful candidate is an adaptable, agile professional with experience in managing budgets and/or managing purchasing and reimbursements. Excel skills are prized, as is a collegial and team-oriented attitude.

The specific duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Processing purchases and reimbursements to meet MFD’s research and operational needs.
• Procuring materials for MFD’s instructional lab.
• Reconcile travel and procurement cards
• Monitoring and tracking expenditures in accordance with related budgets.
• Reconciling department and research accounts against university financial systems.
• Collaborating with various internal and external vendors to streamline procurement.
• Maintaining equipment inventory and process maintenance requests for MFD’s instructional, office and laboratory spaces.
• Assist with periodic financial reports for internal/external use.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job duties may be added or modified as needed.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the mission of the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. Viterbi staff are expected to facilitate a culture of support and service, to model civility and respect across all facets of their work, and to maintain the highest ethical standards and to maintain strict confidentiality across all facets of their work. The Research Operations Budget/Business Technician is expected to demonstrate impeccable ethics and collegiality, and to promote an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and upholds principles of the USC Code of Ethics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Education: Associate's degree with related undergraduate study.
• Preferred Experience /Field of Expertise: College coursework in business administration, accounting or related field and 1-2 years of directly related work experience.
• Demonstrated capacity to effectively handle multiple and overlapping tasks to ensure timely completion within established timelines.
• Demonstrated, positive communication and interpersonal skills. Position requires regular interaction with interdepartmental staff, faculty members, students, and outside collaborators

Additional Information:

This is an onsite position at USC’s University Park Campus located in Los Angeles, California. This position is not eligible for remote work.

The hourly rate range for this position is $22.77 - $25.36. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope of 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 Applicant Documents:

A resume/CV and a cover letter are required. Please feel free to upload your application materials in a single document.

USC and the Viterbi School:

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is 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.

Founded in 1905, the USC Viterbi School of Engineering is named for Andrew Viterbi who developed an algorithm to connect the world’s citizens. Similarly, the school, located in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international business in the heart of the Pacific Rim, is a hub for entrepreneurship that connects students from 64 countries.

USC Viterbi is a pioneer in restoring sight to the blind; restoring memory to sufferers of Alzheimer’s; and socially assistive robots to aid seniors with stroke or children with autism. It is the home of the first operational quantum computing center in academia. Our alumni include Neil Armstrong, first human on the moon; A.C. Mike Markkula, co-founder of Apple; and Wanda Austin, former CEO of the Aerospace Corporation.

The USC Viterbi School is consistently ranked among the top graduate programs (U.S. News and World Report). Under the leadership of Dean Yannis C. Yortsos, the school helped re-imagine the 21st century engineer, pioneering the Grand Challenge Scholars Program in schools across the globe. Our mission is to serve California, the nation and the world. At USC Viterbi, we call this the enabling power of Engineering+.