Grant Project Coordinator

Posting Details

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Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number RTF00143PO26 USC Market Title Project Coordinator Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156348 Business Title (Internal Title) Grant Project Coordinator Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS Institute of Southern Studies Anticipated Hiring Range $56,000 - $60,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 pm
• Subject to change based upon needs of the grant.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP) Basis 12 months 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 Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below

The University of South Carolina (UofSC), 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 UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

South Carolina Retirement Yes State Insurance Programs Yes Annual Leave Yes Sick Leave Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Project Manager, under the direction of senior USC College of Arts and Sciences leadership, will manage all aspects of the NHA project, to include: conducting research on related organizations, contacting project partners, coordinating and conducting regional meetings with stakeholders including tribal entities. The Project Manager will collaborate with leadership of partnering organizations to develop short-term and long-range strategic goals for the Corridor, including the development of a Management Plan document. This position will collect and assemble information needed to respond to reporting requests from sponsoring organizations and media. The position will require some in-state and regional travel. The Assistant Editor would help transcribeprobate records, edit Al generated transcriptions, and enter relevant data into the existingdatabase and, in the process, help build the empirical infrastructure of the SHARE project. Theposition also requires some degree of public outreach, mainly with other institutions of highereducation involved in the endeavor.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong vocabulary, spelling and grammar skills.
• Competency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience researching historical records and related information.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Work with the National Park Service project leadership to develop short-term and long-range strategic goals for the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Historic Corridor. Substantial collaboration with an external consultant (to be named) to draft a Management Plan document in accordance with NPS requirements.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty

Conduct research on and outreach to related organizations - contacting project partners, coordinating and conducting regional meetings with stakeholders including tribal entities. Track and report on project deliverables.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty

Managing SHARE (Southern History, Archives, Research, and Education) project records. Entering records into database. Developing systems to allow database to be searchable for future researchers.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty

With the co-director, teach, oversee student staff and assistant editor, as applicable.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5

Position Attributes

Hazardous weather category Non-Essential 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. No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Position End Date Job Open Date 06/30/2026 Job Close Date 08/14/2026 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 August 14, 2026.

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/208220 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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Other Supporting Documents