Director of Research Training
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- University of South Carolina
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- Columbia
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Job Details
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Job Family:Academic and Professional Training and Development
Job Function:Organizational and Employee Development
USC Market Title:Employee Development Director
Link to USC Market Title:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/157826
Job Level:E0 - Directors and Executives
Business Title (Internal Title):Director of Research Training
Campus:Columbia
Work County:Richland
College/Division:Office of Research
Department:OOR Research Infrastructure Support
State Pay Band:9
Approved Starting Salary:$95,954
Advertised Salary Range:$95,954-$119,942
Part/Full Time:Full Time
Hours per Week:37.5
Work Schedule:Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
12 months
Job Search Category:Other Professional
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.
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.
Advertised Job Summary:The Office of Research at USC is seeking to hire a Director of Research Training in the Carolina Grants & Innovation (CGI) Hub.
The Director of Research Training in the CGI Hub is a crucial role to provide specialized training and support to faculty researchers and research administration staff at USC for research funding growth and effectiveness. This position will develop, lead, and facilitate training sessions, seminars, and webinars on various grant writing, funding agency, and research administration topics that are administered from the CGI Hub and the Office of the Vice President for Research. It will utilize innovative instructional methods and technologies for engagement of participants, and it will foster a supportive and inclusive training environment that promotes collaboration, professional growth, and academic excellence.
Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of experience, including some prior management experience.
Preferred Qualifications:Strong preference for experience and knowledge in research administration, curriculum development, instructional methods, evaluation, project development, and grant funding.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Ability to be highly proficient in the curriculum development process and knowledgeable of various instructional methods. Must be skilled in the development and analysis of training evaluation and have the capacity to develop effective working relationships to promote trainers’ growth and development. Must have knowledge of data collection and analyses, quantitative research methods including descriptive and inferential statistics, and qualitative research methods and analyses. Must have the ability to work with a high level of independence and exercise excellent judgement.
Job Duty:Training Program Development: Collaborate with stakeholders to assess grant writing training needs and deliver comprehensive programs such as USC’s Propel and PI Academy that address the requirements of faculty researchers at different career stages; Design training materials, modules, and resources for research administration professional development programs such as USC’s STRIVE Program; Content development and improvement to research training programs and materials; Stay updated on best practices, emerging trends, and advancements in research training and education.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:30
Job Duty:Training Delivery: Facilitate training sessions, seminars, and webinars on various grant writing, funding agency, and research administration topics; Utilize innovative instructional methods and technologies to engage participants and enhance learning outcomes; Foster a supportive and inclusive training environment that promotes collaboration, professional growth, and academic excellence.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:30
Job Duty:Program Evaluation and Improvement: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through participant feedback, assessments, and performance metrics; Identify areas for improvement and make recommendations for enhancing the quality, relevance, and impact of training initiatives; Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure the continuous improvement of research training efforts.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:10
Job Duty:Collaboration and Networking: Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, research administrators, funding agencies, and professional associations, to leverage resources and support research training initiatives; Represent the organization at conferences, workshops, and networking events to promote training opportunities and establish partnerships.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:20
Job Duty:Other responsibilities as needed by the CGI Hub.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:10
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:No
Hazardous weather category:Non-Essential
Number of Vacancies:1
Job Open Date:11/26/2024
Job Close Date:01/10/2025
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 January 10, 2025.
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/179814
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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With more than 200 years of history and tradition, the University of South Carolina is redefining itself for decades to come. There's never been a better time to be at South Carolina, the state's flagship university and one of only 62 public universities to receive the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation for research.
The University is located in the heart of South Carolina in the capital city of Columbia, which is the nexus of government, a thriving arts and culture center, a venue for big-time Southeastern Conference intercollegiate athletics, and a community that is reinventing itself with redevelopment projects citywide. Much of the development is tied to land along the scenic, slow-moving Congaree River. Working with government, business, and community leaders, Carolina has developed a unified plan that will allow the University to expand from its origins on the historic Horseshoe to its future-Innovista, a research and innovation district that will stretch to the banks of the Congaree.
Innovista represents a new vision for research by creating a vibrant, urban community where students and researchers, including those from private firms, will live, work, learn, and play. Innovista will represent the University's four core research areas-hydrogen fuel cells, nanoscience and technology, biomedical and public health, and the environment-but will include other initiatives and business partners that serve the knowledge economy. Innovista's first private tenant, for example, is a leader in software applications for the insurance industry and will create several hundred high-paying jobs.
By attracting similar companies and jobs-and by capitalizing on an attractive location for restaurants and residential and retail space-Innovista will help drive the economy and increase per-capita income in the city and state. Recreational space will include a world-class waterfront park along the Congaree River and a new stadium for the Gamecocks' nationally ranked baseball program. Greenway paths for biking, walking, and running already line much of the river area. Innovista's 8 million square feet will blend seamlessly with the Vista, the city's nearby entertainment district of restaurants, bars, shops, and art galleries.
Chartered in 1801, Carolina began classes in 1805 with nine students and a single building, Rutledge College. As the campus grew and buildings were added during the next 50 years, a horseshoe layout was adopted. Today, the Horseshoe is on the National Register of Historic Places, with 10 of its 11 buildings dating to the 19th century. Those renovated buildings house, among other areas, the South Carolina Honors College and Undergraduate Admissions, representing much of the University's current and future lifeblood.
In fact, incoming freshman classes have never been larger or more competitive. The freshmen from fall 2006 set records for their size (more than 3,700) and SAT scores (1171 average). Freshmen enrolling in the Honors College had average SAT scores of 1398. Members of the University's prestigious scholarship programs, Carolina Scholars for in-state students and McNair Scholars for out-of-state students, had average scores of 1449 and 1477, respectively. Total enrollment at Carolina for undergraduates and graduates is more than 27,300, with some 350 degree programs to choose from. Since 1994, Carolina students have earned more than $9.9 million in prestigious national scholarships such as the Goldwater, Truman, Rhodes, and NSF scholarships and the Fulbright Fellowships.
South Carolina's student body is diverse. In fact, Carolina was recently recognized as the state flagship university with the highest percentage of African-American student enrollment in the nation. Research by the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education shows African-American students made up 14.7 percent of enrollment in 2004, the latest year available. The JBHE also ranks Carolina eighth in the nation in percentage of African-American faculty at a state flagship university with 4.3 percent.
The University's faculty garnered a record $173.3 million in federal, state, and private funding for research, outreach, and training programs in 2005-06, and several key hiring plans will introduce more talent and expertise to the faculty ranks. An aggressive campus building master plan and the faculty recruiting initiatives will change the collective face of the University and the faces of many of its key teachers and researchers.
South Carolina is recruiting world-class faculty to be endowed chairs-and change agents-for a series of "research centers of economic excellence" in areas such as nanoelectronics, polymer nanocomposites, brain imaging, regenerative medicine, cancer therapeutics, drug discovery, vision research, hydrogen fuel cells, and travel and tourism technology. These centers, some in collaboration with other state research universities and health and hospital systems, are funded with $30 million annually in state lottery money, as well as private matching money. Carolina is in the midst of a faculty recruitment plan to hire 600 new members. The Faculty Excellence Initiative is recruiting 150 faculty, many in interdisciplinary clusters of emphasis, while the Centenary Plan will recruit 100 elite research faculty to lead the University's core initiatives. Additionally, 350 faculty will be hired across disciplines to replace retirees over the next few years.
The University has forged a number of international collaborations in research, and the University's global connections are also strong in academics, particularly in international business. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked the Moore School of Business best in the nation for its undergraduate and graduate programs in international business; the undergraduate program is No. 1 for the 10th consecutive time, while the graduate program is No. 1 among public universities for the 18th consecutive year and No. 2 overall, continuing a streak of 18 years with a top-two overall ranking.
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