Research and Inquiry Administrator

Administrator of Research and Inquiry

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC Governor's School for Science and Math is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.

The Administrator of Research and Inquiry is a full-time 12-month non-faculty appointment reporting to the Executive Director for Research, Global, and Innovation Initiatives. The Administrator will be a member of the GSSM academic programs administration team and as such will coordinate with other members of the team, specifically, the Dean of Curriculum and Research and the Institutional Research Analyst as appropriate.

This position will set the vision, lead, and expand the GSSM student research program and provide oversight of hydroponics lab.

Responsibilities of the Administrator of Research and Inquiry:

• Develop and supervise operational processes for GSSM Research and Inquiry programs for students in all academic programs, including summer mentored experiences, school year designated courses, and supporting activities.
• Lead and supervise the Research and Inquiry staff and instructors of school year Research designated courses, while supervising the operations and maintenance of GSSM hydroponic research lab, Academic teams and competitions, as well as other campus research facilities.
• Develop and maintain partnerships to support GSSM Research and Inquiry programs.
• Evaluate objectives for the GSSM Research and Inquiry programs. Collect and evaluate and provide information for program evaluation, reports, institutional research, promotional materials, donor reports, GSSM Foundation, and other activities as needed.
• Represent GSSM, mission, and leadership in student research and increase experiences in the community locally, statewide, nationally, and internationally.
• Other duties as assigned.

A bachelor's degree and professional experience as a planner, researcher or statistician. A master's degree in statistics or a related discipline may be substituted for the required work experience. Additional Requirements

• Full-time salaried position on campus.
• Some night and weekend work may be required.
• Excellent communication skills, organizational skills, and enter personal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with administrator, faculty, staff, students, parents, and university business partners.
• Ability to work independently as a part of a team.
• Ability to handle constructive criticism, plan, and deliver stem activities for students and teachers.

Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

The SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter. This position is not available for sponsorship.