EPPS Research Specialist I Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

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TMP00662PO25

Job Code Title Research Specialist I Advertised Title EPPS Research Specialist I Campus Columbia CollegeDivision School of Law Department LAW SC Law Policing Program Salary 15 per hour Location of Vacancy PartFull Time Part Time Hours per Week 15 Work Scle Standard working scle: 8:30am – 5:00pm Must be willing to work a flexible scle to meet the needs of the department. Job Search Category Administrative About USC About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia andprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through abination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, morecatedmunities in South Carolina and beyond. Benefits for Temporary Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the “Working at USC” section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc. Position Description Advertised Job Summary The Research Assistant supports the mission of the Excellence in Policing & Public Safety Program by conducting high-quality research and analysis related to leadership, policy, training, and best practices in law enforcement. This role involves assisting in the development of evidence-based resources, program evaluations, training assessments, and scholarly and trade publications aimed at enhancing the professional development of public safety practitioners. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in law, criminal justice, public policy, or related fields.

Job duties:

Research & Data Analysis:

Conduct literature reviews on topics relevant to public safety practices, criminal justice reform, andanizational leadership and development.

Program Evaluation & Assessment:

Assist in evaluating professional development programs for public safety executives through pre- and post-assessments, interviews, and performance metrics. Compile evaluation reports to inform program improvements and oues. &

Publication Support:

Contribute to the drafting of research briefs, technical bulletins, legal bulletins, grant proposals, and academic publications. Assist with formatting and citation management for program publications. Administrative & Project Support Coordinate research logistics, including scling, digital data files, and preparing presentation materials. Attend and support meetings, conferences, and professional development sessions as needed. Qualifications JD with police research experience strongly preferred. Job Duties Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 05162025 Proposed End Date 07312025 Job Open Date 04212025 Job Close Date 04282025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email Quicklink for Posting uscjobs.scpostings186100 EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate incational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIVAIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery tfrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. Position Attributes Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. SafetySecurity Sensitive or Requires a CDL No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents Cover Letter