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 alignment, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. Working across the university, the office partners with schools, administrative units and senior leadership to address complex institutional priorities, strengthen operations and support the effective stewardship of university resources.