Savannah River National Lab Program Manager

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Posting Summary

Logo For Posting Posting Number RTF00207PO24 USC Market Title Program Coordinator Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156370 Business Title (Internal Title) Savannah River National Lab Program Manager Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Office of Research Department OOR Office of VP for Research Advertised Salary Range $65,539-$85,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 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 Other Professional

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

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Office of Research is seeking to hire a Program Manager for the Savannah River National Laboratory.

As a Program Manager, this position will play a pivotal role in fostering and strengthening the relationship between the University of South Carolina (USC) and the Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL). The Program Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to increase USC undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral engagement with SRNL, facilitating collaborative opportunities, and promoting awareness of resources available for students and faculty.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree and four years experience in higher education, government grant funding, and program administration or equivalency.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer prior experience with program management.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

The ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations. Manage work and provide guidance to employees.

Ability to make presentations and prepare reports. Ability to resolve problems and communicate outcomes, able to interpret plans and interact with various levels of personnel. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to use technology, problem solve and utilize conscious decision making.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Domestic student outreach: In collaboration with the Graduate School and STEM graduate programs, prepare themed recruitment documents for recruitment activities and for the USC National Lab Office (NLO) web site.

Develop and maintain database of domestic graduate student prospects for recruitment and share with STEM departments in support of recruitment efforts. Travel as necessary to recruitment events.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

Program Development and Support: Design and implement programs and initiatives aimed at increasing student involvement with the national laboratory.

Coordinate workshops, seminars, and events to educate students and faculty about the research conducted at the laboratory and potential collaboration opportunities. Establish experiential learning opportunities for students to engage directly with the laboratory. Ensure the effective delivery of administrative and support activities for program participants.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

Evaluation and Assessment: Reporting Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of engagement initiatives and programs, collecting feedback from students, faculty, and laboratory partners.

Use data and feedback to make informed decisions and adjustments to engagement strategies as needed. Prepare reports and presentations to share findings and outcomes with university leadership and laboratory stakeholders.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

General administration: Maintain/update NLO web site.

Coordinate with VPR's Finance administrator to track expenditures and make projections of available funds. Prepare financial report to SC State Government stakeholders using the required templates. Prepare travel authorizations, purchase requisitions, and contract requests necessary to support NLO activities.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Strategic and Operations Planning: Support the development of strategic and operational plans in collaboration with university leadership and national laboratory representatives to enhance student engagement.

Identify opportunities for collaboration and partnership between the institution and the national laboratory. Stay abreast of trends and initiatives in higher education and scientific research to inform engagement strategies.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Outreach and Promotion: In collaboration with the Communications Team, develop marketing materials and communication strategies to promote engagement opportunities with the national laboratory. Utilize social media, newsletters, and other platforms to raise awareness of events, programs, and resources available to students and faculty.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15

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 08/01/2024 Position End Date Job Open Date 06/24/2024 Job Close Date 07/15/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

There is a possibility for limited telework with this position. The person selected for the position will need to be in or near the Columbia, SC area.

If possible, please upload an example of marketing, outreach, and/or communication products that you have produced in your current and/or prior position(s).

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 15, 2024.

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/170420 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 and four years experience in higher education, government grant funding, and program administration or equivalency?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Writing Sample(s)/Sample Publications