University of South Carolina is hiring a Student Services Assistant. This role involves leading research workshops, promoting undergraduate research through outreach, conducting one-on-one consultations with students, supporting peer leaders, assisting with database management and grant processing, and coordinating a showcase event.
Highlights
Lead weekly Getting Started in Research workshops
Promote undergraduate research via outreach to diverse audiences including student groups and academic courses
Provide one-on-one consultations to students interested in research
Support Undergraduate Research Ambassadors with outreach efforts
Assist with database management, grant processing, and assessment projects
Help coordinate the Discover USC undergraduate research showcase
Must hold a Bachelor's degree
Part-time position requiring 20 hours per week
Compensation: $15.00 per hour
Position supports the Office of Undergraduate Research within the University’s Office of Research division
This position is open until filled. 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.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Logo | Posting Number | TMP01468PO25 Job Code Title | Student Services Program Coordinator II Advertised Title | Student Services Assistant Campus | Columbia College/Division | Office of Research Department | OOR Undergraduate Research Salary | $15.00/hour Location of Vacancy | Part/Full Time | Part Time Hours per Week | 20 Work Schedule | Job Search Category | Student Services
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 Temporary Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | The Office of Undergraduate Research is seeking to hire a Student Services Assistant to join our team. The Student Services Assistant will be responsible for the following:
Lead weekly, in-person Getting Started in Research workshops. Promote undergraduate research through outreach, such as tabling events and presentations, to diverse audiences, including student organizations, academic courses and admissions events. Conduct one-on-one consultations with students interested in getting involved in undergraduate research. Support the Undergraduate Research Ambassadors, a volunteer group of peer leaders that provide outreach for the OUR through presentations and campus events. Support the OUR through assistance with database management, grant processing and assessment projects. Assist with the coordination and organization of Discover USC undergraduate research showcase. Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree
Job Duties
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 Desired Start Date | 08/18/2025 Proposed End Date | 05/15/2026 Job Open Date | 07/03/2025 Job Close Date | Open Until Filled | Yes Special Instructions to Applicant | This position is open until filled. 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.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/190240 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.
Position Attributes
Position Attributes 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.
Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL | No Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
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