Carolina Autism And Neurodevelopment (Can) Program Coordinator

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Posting Summary

Logo For Posting Posting Number RTF00200PO24 USC Market Title Program Coordinator Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156367 Business Title (Internal Title) Carolina Autism and Neurodevelopment (CAN) Program Coordinator Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS Psychology Advertised Salary Range Salary commensurate with qualifications. Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm

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

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The CAN Program Manager will assist coordination of operations of the Carolina Autism and Neurodevelopment (CAN) Research Center. Responsibilities will include: coordinating CAN meetings and events, participant recruitment, facilitating collaborations between researchers, facilitating engagement of community members and organizations, and dissemination of research findings.

Required Education and Experience

This position requires a Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Psychology or related field (e.g., Biology, Social Work, Communication and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Neuroscience) by the start date of employment and three (3) or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with non-profit or other community-facing centers; Excellent interpersonal skills; research experience or experience with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders; experience with public relations; Foundational knowledge of research methods and child development.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Proficiency in basic computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Work with the CAN leadership team to help plan and coordinate CAN science events, including external speaker seminar series, internal weekly meetings, and faculty retreats, as well as generate summary reports of CAN activities (e.g., annual performance)

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty

Facilitate communication amongst CAN members, including creating and dissemination of monthly newsletter, maintaining internal documents such as meeting agendas and notes, managing CAN calendar, creating events to increase CAN involvement across

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty

Facilitate engagement of community partners, including organize the CAN Community Advisory Board meetings, maintaining ongoing and new partnerships with community groups (e.g., DDSN, clinics, non-profits), plan and execute community-focused events.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

Build and maintain CAN research registry and community email lists. Duties include: pick up referral forms from local clinics, making direct contact with each family interested in the registry, enter families into registry, ensure at least monthly emails to families via the registry, disseminate information about CAN research studies and events to CAN registry and community members at community events.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Other duties as required.

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 07/16/2024 Position End Date 05/31/2026 Job Open Date 06/13/2024 Job Close Date 07/27/2024 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 July 27, 2024.

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/169954 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 a Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Psychology or related field (e.g., Biology, Social Work, Communication and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Neuroscience) by the start date of employment and three (3) or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents