Assistant Director for Research and Grants Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Assistant Director for Research and Grants
University of South Carolina
in Columbia, SC

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Full-Time

Salary:

$65,539 – $85,000

Posted:

03/05/2025

Application Due:

04/14/2025

Category:

Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts; +1 Institutional Research and Planning Diversity The Assistant Director for Research and Grants will be responsible for identifying, developing, coordinating, conducting, and managing significant research projects to expand the ongoing research agenda of the National Resource Center and to advance its mission. This includes developing and coordinating ongoing and new research projects, disseminating the research conducted by the Center, pursuing opportunities for external funding, overseeing the Center’s grant initiatives, supervising the research and grants team, and managing financial activities related to research and grant projects for the Center.

Perks:

Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
15 paid vacation days
15 paid sick days
13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
An engaging and collaborative environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job-related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD or ABD in Higher Education or a related field
3+ years’ leading original research in higher education or related settings
Advanced analytical skills with knowledge of STATA and/or R
Experience with qualitative and/or mixed methods research
Previous experience applying for, being awarded, and managing research-focused grants Application process: Candidates must apply via the University of South Carolina employment system: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/183881 The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational 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, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom 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.

The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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