• Job Description

  Req#: 155409

  Posting Details

  Posting Summary

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  Posting Number	TMP02674PO21
  Job Code Title	Research Specialist II
  Advertised Title	Higher Education Coordinator
  Campus	Columbia
  College/Division	College of Arts and Sciences
  Department	CAS Baruch Field Laboratory
  Salary	$20.50 per/hour
  Location of Vacancy	Georgetown, SC
  Part/Full Time	Part Time
  Hours per Week	33
  Work Schedule	Standard working hours will be between 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday- Friday, however you may be asked to work some evenings and weekends. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
  Job Search Category	Other Professional

  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 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 https://uscjobs.sc.edu.

  Position Description

  Advertised Job Summary

  The Higher Education Coordinator, under the supervision of the Director, will coordinate the Spring Semester at the Coast program at Baruch Marine Field Laboratory. Coordination of all program components (e.g., course logistics, meals, entertainment, field trips, emergency response) to ensure smooth content delivery and deliver a transformational student experience. Will require planning and executing the 2022 program and planning the 2023 program. The position will also assist in research support for ongoing projects involving applied coastal ecology at Baruch Marine Field Laboratory. Housing is available in one of our fully-furnished 2-bedroom, 2-bath, cottages at Baruch Marine Field Laboratory. The Lab sits on 16,000 acres of land preserved for research and education, 10 minutes from the colonial city of Georgetown and 15 minutes from the beaches of Pawleys Island.

  Qualifications

  Master’s degree in basic or applied sciences that pertains to coastal settings (e.g., marine science, environmental science, environmental engineering, ecology, marine biology, hydrology, biology, geomorphology). Prefer a Ph.D. in basic or applied sciences that pertains to coastal settings. Ability to plan and organize support activities. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations.

  Job Duties

  Posting Detail Information

  Number of Vacancies	1
  Desired Start Date	01/03/2022
  Proposed End Date	12/31/2022
  Job Open Date	10/27/2021
  Job Close Date
  Open Until Filled	Yes
  Special Instructions to Applicant	This position is open until filled. 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	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/108281
  EEO Statement	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.

• About the company

  The University of South Carolina is a public research university in Columbia, South Carolina.

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