Program Specialist

The Department of Family Medicine of the Keck School of Medicine of USC provides care for every member of the family, across generations and over lifetimes. We aim to enhance the quality of life for underserved and vulnerable patients while educating future generations of highly skilled, compassionate primary care specialists. Our goal is to combine education, patient advocacy, and evidence-based research to advance family medicine and geriatrics.

USC Street Medicine Workforce Development and Education’s vision is to support the development of a robust and sustainable street medicine workforce in California and beyond. The Program Specialist position will support initiatives such as California Street Medicine Collaborative (CSMC) and its affiliated initiatives, including the Clinician Learning Collaborative (CLC) and Educational Action Groups (EAGs), and other grant-related communication initiatives. This role is central to the day-to-day operations of the Collaborative, ensuring that communications, stakeholder engagement, events, and program logistics are coordinated and executed effectively.

The Program Specialist will work closely with the Director of Workforce Development and Education Arm and the Director of Policy and Advocacy Arm to support program implementation, manage multiple workstreams, and contribute to advancing the Collaborative’s mission. This role requires a highly organized, proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment and can balance administrative coordination with creative and strategic support.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Experience with stakeholder engagement, communications, event coordination, and basic research support is highly desirable. Proficiency with office software and digital communication platforms is required.

This is a full-time position at the Los Angeles, CA campus with a minimum of three days on campus, based on division needs. Travel is an expected component of this position and may, in rare circumstances, include weekends.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and serve as a primary point of contact for speakers, partners, and participants across Collaborative programs and events

• Schedule and support Advisory Committee meetings, EAG sessions, and other convenings, including agenda preparation and logistics coordination

• Support volunteer engagement processes, including intake, assessment, and coordination of integration into program activities

• Assist with outreach and campaign efforts, including partner communications and maintaining stakeholder contact lists

• Draft, design, and distribute newsletters and other program communications

• Manage routine correspondence, including acknowledgements and follow-up communications with partners and stakeholders

• Prepare meeting materials, document discussions, and maintain organized program records and documentation

• Maintain and update the Collaborative website and support development of new content and resource pages

• Support and grow social media presence, including content creation, editing, and organization of digital assets

• Assist in the planning and execution of webinars and in-person events, including registration setup, promotion, and on-site coordination

• Provide event support such as note-taking, breakout session coordination, and post-event follow-up

• Develop presentations and visual materials aligned with program needs and branding

• Support report development, formatting, and design to ensure polished and professional outputs

• Conduct structured research and information-gathering activities to support program initiatives and organizational knowledge

• Assist with publication preparation, including formatting references and providing light editorial support

• Support grant reporting and administrative processes, including coordination with financial systems

• Attend meetings and provide summaries to support program planning and decision-making

• Stay current with developments and literature in the field of street medicine and related areas, and provide concise summaries as needed

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree

Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

Minimum Experience:

2 years

Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experiences

Preferred Education: Masters’s degree

Preferred Experience: 3 years

The hourly rate range for this position is $32.43 - $33.33. 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

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.

                                                  

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