Research Assistant

Updated: about 2 hours ago
Location: Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Summary


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Posting Number TMP00726PO24
Job Code Title Research Assistant
Advertised Title Research Assistant
Campus Columbia
College/Division Arnold School of Public Health
Department ASPH Health Promotion, Education and Behavior
Salary $28/hr
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Part Time
Hours per Week 10
Work Schedule
TBD between employee and supervisor. This is a remote position.
Job Search Category Other


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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.
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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 benefits section on the Applicant Portal. 




Position Description


Advertised Job Summary
This part-time temporary Research Assistant position will assist in conducting a formative evaluation to identify strategies for increasing SNAP-Ed programming in select South Carolina counties. The position is available to start as soon as possible.
Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal skills in working with internal and external partners
- Strong facilitation skills
- Demonstrated commitment to equity and taking an asset versus deficit based approach
- Experience professionally working with people from varied, diverse backgrounds
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Knowledge and skill in extracting data from secondary sources
- Knowledge and skill in collecting and analyzing primary data (statistical analysis skills are not required)
- Ability to work with little supervision
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Dependable in following through with assigned tasks in a timely manner
- Reliable transportation to be able to travel around South Carolina (reimbursement will be provided for mileage at the approved rate – currently $.677 per mile)
- Flexibility to work some evenings when facilitating community feedback sessions
Those with a social work, public health, or Community Health Worker background are especially encouraged to apply.


Job Duties



Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 05/16/2024
Proposed End Date
Job Open Date 05/13/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please use USC Temporary application to apply.
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/167315
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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.


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/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential