Grant Project Coordinator

Posting number: 7274353

Department: University of South Carolina

Job classification: Project Coordinator

Posting type: Open

Categories: Education

Summary

Grant Project Coordinator

Department: CAS Institute of Southern Studies

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range:

About UofSC

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.

Advertised Job Summary

The Project Manager, under the direction of senior USC College of Arts and Sciences leadership, will manage all aspects of the NHA project, to include: conducting research on related organizations, contacting project partners, coordinating and conducting regional meetings with stakeholders including tribal entities. The Project Manager will collaborate with leadership of partnering organizations to develop short-term and long-range strategic goals for the Corridor, including the development of a Management Plan document. This position will collect and assemble information needed to respond to reporting requests from sponsoring organizations and media. The position will require some in-state and regional travel. The Assistant Editor would help transcribeprobate records, edit Al generated transcriptions, and enter relevant data into the existingdatabase and, in the process, help build the empirical infrastructure of the SHARE project. Theposition also requires some degree of public outreach, mainly with other institutions of highereducation involved in the endeavor.

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong vocabulary, spelling and grammar skills. 

• Competency in Microsoft Office. 

• Experience researching historical records and related information. 

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.

Job Close Date

08/14/2026

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 August 14, 2026.

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/7276604

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

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