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

Assistant Director for Research & Grants
University of South Carolina, United States
about 17 hours ago

Location:

Columbia, SOUTH

CAROLINA

Job Type:

FullTime

Deadline:

14 Apr 2025
Posting Summary
Logo Posting Number

STA00163PO25

Job Family Research
Job Function Research Program Management
USC Market Title Research Program Manager
Link to USC Market Title uscjobs.sc/titles/133777
Job Level M1 – Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title) Assistant Director for Research & Grants
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department SAAS U101 and National Resource Center
State Pay Band 7
Approved Starting Salary $65,539
Advertised Salary Range $65,539 – $85,000
Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Other
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 and comprehensive 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 a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the “Working at USC” section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary 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.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience 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.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials 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 ing for, being awarded, and managing research-focused grants
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Strong statistical and analytical research skills. Proven Knowledge with quantitative research and comfort with qualitative research. Attention to detail and thoroughness, accuracy, and strong written and oral communication skills are essential. Energetic, innovative, flexible, and thoughtful individual who can think proactively in developing our efforts to serve national and international audiences.
Job Duties
Job Duty Develops, coordinates, and conducts significant research projects related to the Center’s mission, which includes the all phases of data collection (e.g., instrument development, survey administration, conducting interviews), data analysis, and dissemination of findings (e.g., executive summaries, monographs, scholarly journal articles, conference presentations, etc.) for the ongoing surveys for the National Resource Center (e.g., National Survey of First-Year Seminars, National Survey of Sophomore-Year Initiatives) as well as the identification and development of new research projects to expand the ongoing research agenda of the National Resource Center and to advance its mission. Includes the coordination of quantitative (e.g., national surveys) and qualitative (e.g., case studies, document analysis) research projects.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 40
Job Duty Identify opportunities for external funding and pursue granting prospects that support and expand the Center’s research agenda. This includes writing proposals, collaborating with appropriate University development and grants staff, and communicating and maintaining relationships with foundations, government agencies, and other grant-giving organizations to be considered for grants and to fulfill their requirements. Maintain consistent communications with other Center teams (Conferences and Continuing Education / Research and Grants) to strategize promotions for their events, courses, awards, and publications.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty Participate in the leadership team of the Center. Contribute to the Center’s strategic planning, assessment, and reporting initiatives.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty Supervise and assign work for all permanent and temporary Resources and External Relations staff, including the Research and Grants staff, including the Data Scientist, Post-Doctoral Research Associates, Graduate Assistant(s), Coordinators, and Practicum Student(s). Ensure high-quality work product of all staff, and support staff development.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty Coordinate the Paul P. Fidler Research Grant and other grants sponsored by the National Resource Center, including collaborating with Center and USC staff on the promotion of the grant, overseeing the selection process, administering the grant award, and maintaining communication with the current and previous grant recipients.
Manage all financial activities related to research and grant projects for the Center, including maintaining budgets for research and assessment projects, developing and managing partnership agreements for collaborative research, grant, and assessment activities, and the disbursement of Center-sponsored grant awards.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty Additional duties as assigned.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
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.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 06/16/2025
Job Open Date 03/03/2025
Job Close Date 04/14/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. 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.
We are only accepting applications submitted by April 14, 2025.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities
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