Higher Education Coordinator

Posting Summary

Logo 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

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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.

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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

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

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