Updated: 6 days ago
Location: Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 12 May 2024
Posting Summary
| Logo | |
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| Posting Number | STA00271PO24 |
| Job Family | Operational Analysis |
| Job Function | Project Management |
| USC Market Title | Project Manager |
| Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133564 |
| Job Level | P2 - Professional |
| Business Title (Internal Title) | Pre‐Award Development Specialist |
| Campus | Columbia |
| Work County | Richland |
| College/Division | College of Engineering and Computing |
| Department | CEC College of Engineering and Computing |
| State Pay Band | 7 |
| Approved Starting Salary | $65,539 |
| Advertised Salary Range | $65,539 |
| Location of Vacancy | |
| Part/Full Time | Full Time |
| Hours per Week | 37.5 |
| Work Schedule | Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, with one hour for lunch. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. |
| Basis | 12 months |
| 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 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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| Inclusive Excellence Statement | At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees. |
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 About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu.
Position Description
| Advertised Job Summary | Under limited supervision, the Pre‐Award Development Specialist will support the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) by delivering research administration services to the CEC Office of Research. This role is responsible for assisting faculty with building proposals, developing proposal budgets, editing proposals and reports, and developing tools to streamline processes in the CEC Research Office. |
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| Minimum Qualifications | A bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of business, personnel, grant-in-aid or public administration experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Actively involved in professional development organization related to the research administration field. |
| Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Experience with research proposal development to external federal and state agencies, such as FASTLANE, NIH, grants.gov and other federal proposal processing systems. Current knowledge of regulations within the field of university research administration. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point. Excellent ability to read, write and speak English, and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, students, and staff. Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment. |
Job Duties
| Job Duty | Reviews and recommends adjustments to research proposals in the CEC to ensure proposals and awards meet budgetary and regulatory requirements of USC, state, and federal policies, as well as sponsor requirements. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 30 |
| Job Duty | Assists with design, maintenance, enhancement, and distribution of communication from the CEC Office of Research Enhancement and Operations including Weekly Funding Newsletter (email), CEC Faculty Lookbook, Monthly Research Update (email) and Research section of the My CEC website. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 30 |
| Job Duty | Coordinates development of application checklists and boilerplate documents such as biosketches, current and pending, and budget forms. Reviews and edits science components with faculty as requested. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 20 |
| Job Duty | Prepares and edits required reporting documents and provides updates to project stakeholders, sponsors, faculty, staff, students, etc. Develops and maintains project documentation. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
| Job Duty | Contributes to the overall success of the College of Engineering and Computing by performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
| Job Duty | Oversees coordinated recruitment efforts and tracking of Graduate and Ph.D. students for work on select CEC sponsored research projects. Including, but not limited to recruitment communications, project matching, monitored hiring, and maintaining up-to-date reporting information. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
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 |
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| Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential |
Posting Detail Information
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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| Desired Start Date | |
| Job Open Date | 03/28/2024 |
| Job Close Date | 05/12/2024 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | Applicants should be prepared to provide/upload:
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. 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 May 12, 2024. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/166193 |
| 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. |
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