When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions. The role conducts initial candidate outreach and screening to assess alignment with the university's culture, mission, and values, while contributing to process improvements and data-driven sourcing practices that enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and overall quality of talent acquisition.