At USC, eligible employees enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to safeguard the health, financial well-being, and future of them and their dependents. This includes access to health and medical insurance, a Tuition Assistance Benefit program, and educational and enrichment opportunities unique to working in one of the largest and most diverse academic institutions in the country.

To learn about the benefits and perks that are part of USC’s total rewards package, visit the university’s Employee Gateway.

USC’s organizational culture is defined by shared values, goals, and practices that drive how people behave and respond to opportunities and challenges in their environment. USC focuses on values to allow a deeper understanding of the culture required to support its mission: the development of human beings and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit.

USC’s six Unifying Values support the university's mission and guide the community’s behaviors and how they engage with one another to create the Trojan culture.

USC cultivates an intellectual environment rich in different ideas, central to its mission of building the next generation of innovators, leaders, visionaries, and creators. The university offers a wide range of opportunities for students to engage with varied perspectives. USC empowers its community to explore and contribute to a dynamic environment focused on the exchange of ideas.

USC values the dedication of its faculty and staff and is committed to supporting their professional growth. With 47% of job seekers prioritizing career development when changing institutions (2024 HERC Job Seeker Survey Report) , USC offers robust resources to help employees advance their careers, including:

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Keck Medicine of USC is USC’s distinguished medical enterprise and one of only two university-based medical systems in Los Angeles. It integrates academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and state-of-the-art facilities to provide advanced care for complex medical conditions.

The system includes Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital, and more than 100 clinics across Southern California. Keck Medical Center of USC, comprising Keck Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, ranks among the top 50 hospitals nationally in eight specialties and is a top performer in metro Los Angeles and California, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 rankings. 

The central mission of the University of Southern California is the development of human beings and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit. The principal means by which our mission is accomplished are teaching, research, artistic creation, professional practice and selected forms of public service. Read the full mission statement on the university website.