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. The role works as a full partner across USC's government relations and University Relations teams and maintains strong relationships with university leadership, deans, faculty, researchers, and academic and medical partners across USC.