Research Associate (SC TEACHER)

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Posting Summary Logo Posting Number RTF00201PO25 USC Market Title Research Associate Link to USC Market Title Business Title (Internal Title) Research Associate (SC TEACHER) Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division College of Education Department CED College of Education Advertised Salary Range Commensurate with qualifications.

Location of Vacancy This position is a hybrid position.

Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm Type of Staff Position Staff Time-Limited (STL) 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 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 Research Associate will support SC TEACHER in executing survey administration, district engagement, and research operations.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and has excellent communication and public speaking skills.

This position requires close collaboration with the SC TEACHER team, with responsibilities spanning research (survey logistics and qualitative data support), engagement/communications (district outreach, tracking, and events), and other project management responsibilities and support.

This is a hybrid position.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience * Requires a master's degree in area of research specialty.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications * Experience working with school districts, education agencies, or education nonprofits.

* Familiarity with fundamental statistical concepts.

* Familiarity with data infrastructure tools and practices (e.g., data dictionaries, metadata documentation). * Experience in qualitative data analysis, particularly coding open-ended responses.

* Interest in education policy and research, especially issues related to teacher recruitment, retention, and working conditions.

* Experience with qualitative coding software (e.g., NVivo, MaxQDA) Knowledge/Skills/Abilities * Demonstrated experience with Qualtrics survey software.

* Strong communication skills, including public speaking and writing for professional audiences.

* Excellent organizational and time management skills.

* Experience with project coordination tools (e.g., Basecamp, Asana, Trello). * Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities with minimal supervision.

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Job Duties Job Duty Survey Administration and Management: Coordinate all aspects of survey administration using Qualtrics, including programming, testing, distribution, monitoring response rates, and closing surveys.

Coordinate with operations staff, external vendors, and the research team to ensure timely and effective survey deployment.

Track and troubleshoot technical or operational survey issues throughout the administration process.

Communicate with districts regarding teacher participation.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty District Engagement and Communication: Represent the research team in meetings with district stakeholders and external partners.

Present research findings or survey updates in public settings and assist with disseminating knowledge.

Support the Associate Director with district-specific engagement strategies and follow-up.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty Project Management and Team Support: Provide project coordination and task tracking using Basecamp to support timelines, accountability, and transparency within the SC TEACHER research team.

Take detailed notes during team and stakeholder meetings and assist with documenting decisions and next steps.

Serve as a liaison between the research team and the broader SC TEACHER initiative, ensuring alignment and communication.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Research and Data Infrastructure Support: Collaborate with the research team to help develop and maintain a data dictionary for SC TEACHER's data infrastructure.

Conduct thematic coding of qualitative data from open-ended survey responses.

Assist in the review and synthesis of SC TEACHER reports to build fluency with key findings and messaging.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty Administrative and Logistical Support: Help coordinate logistics related to SC TEACHER's work with Litmus Policy Solutions and other external partners.

Support the preparation of materials, scheduling, and documentation for meetings, trainings, and events.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 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 09/08/2025 Job Close Date 12/07/2025 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 December 7, 2025.

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Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk . * * Do you have at least a Master's Degree in area of research specialty?

* Yes * No Applicant Documents Required Documents * Cover Letter * Resume * List of References and Contact Information Optional Documents * Other Supporting Documents * Research Portfolio