The University of Southern California (USC) is one of the world’s leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles and a global center for arts, technology, and international business, USC is also one of the largest private employers in the City of Los Angeles.  The university is committed to fostering and maintaining a diverse and inclusive work culture that respects the dignity of everyone, regardless of ability, ancestry, religion, race, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, medical condition, or veteran status to help us fulfill our mission: Developing individuals and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit. As an employee of USC, you will be part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students, and staff that makes the university a place where each person’s contribution is valued.

One of USC’s pillar achievements, the USC Department of Athletics is proud to support 9 intercollegiate men’s athletic teams and 13 intercollegiate women’s teams across twelve venues. As a member of the Pac-12 conference, USC teams have won 134 team national championships, making the USC Trojans one of the most successful college athletic programs of all time. From football, baseball, and basketball to golf, diving, swimming, and tennis, to name a few areas of excellence, USC athletes compete at the highest levels. 

USC Athletics is now seeking an Analyst to join a staff and student community of 500+ individuals. The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will play a vital role in ensuring employee needs are met with expediency and accuracy. The Analyst will play a significant role in ensuring the financial operations of the Athletic department are carried out efficiently and effectively.

The Analyst will process, analyze, and support vendor and transactional detail on behalf of the entire Athletic department. The selected individual will be responsible for ensuring that new vendors are set up in Workday, as well as processing payments and reconciling accounts / receipts on a daily, monthly, and annual basis. The Analyst will serve a diverse staff and student population, and will provide outstanding customer service and support while interfacing with both internal department and external USC financial and operational staff.

Reporting to our Head of Budgeting, additional roles and responsibilities include:

• Serve as the main point of contact for several operational managers, including Game Management, capital, and Galen Center

• Process vendor onboarding and working with campus resources to ensure that vendors are brought on in a timely way

• Process invoices as received and participate in the monthly close process

• Assist with the annual budgeting and monthly projections, as determined by the Head of Budgeting

• Assist on special projects and research as assigned

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2-5 years of directly related experience in finance.

• Experience working in higher education and/or a sports-related field helpful, but not mandatory.

• Strong knowledge of principles and practices of accounting, participation in a budgeting and forecasting process, in addition to working with an enterprise resource planning and general ledger system.

• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

• Demonstrated effective oral and written communications skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Strong organization skills.

All candidates must submit: (1) resume or curriculum vitae, (2) and cover letter addressing the candidate’s commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, in higher education and sport. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. All USC employees will undergo reference checking and background screening prior to hire.

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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.

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.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative.