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University 101 is accepting applications for new instructors for Fall 2025. Prospective instructors should submit the new instructor application, along with a cover letter and resume.
Requirements
- master's degree or higher from an accredited institution (official transcript required)
- status as a full-time university employee, retiree of USC Columbia, or Ph.D. student
- completion of the Teaching Experience Workshop
- approval by the instructor's supervisor or department chair
- approval by the director of University 101 Programs
- participate in regular professional development opportunities offered by University 101 Programs
Application Process
Visit the University 101 Programs web page for full application instructions.
Posted 10/21/2024
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Graduate Staff Assistant (GSA) Positions are Available for the Summer 2026 Semester
Position Summary and Duties
The College of Nursing seeks a reliable and detail-oriented Graduate Assistant to support administrative and academic operations. This position works closely with the Office of Academic Affairs, the Office of the Dean, and the Clinical Education Department to ensure efficient documentation, file management, and event support. The Graduate Assistant must be able to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare documents, correspondence, and letters for the Office of Academic Affairs
- Maintain and organize files for the Office of Academic Affairs in accordance with college and university standards
- Assist the Clinical Education Department with preparation of materials for upper-division student applications
- Support course syllabus collection, filing, and record maintenance
- Assist the Office of the Dean with special projects as assigned
- Provide support for College of Nursing events, including preparation, coordination, and on-site assistance
- Perform additional administrative duties as needed to support college operations
Time Commitment:
This position requires a commitment of 20 hours per week, with hours varying by faculty member. Some individual hours are scheduled based on faculty teaching schedules, most commonly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and/or Fridays. The remaining weekly hours are flexible and may be arranged around the GIA’s academic schedule. The period of employment follows the academic calendar, and the GIA must be available through the end of each semester’s examination period.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- Current enrollment as a graduate student in good academic standing
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Professional demeanor and ability to handle confidential information
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior administrative or office experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard university system
Benefits:
This position will qualify the GIA for in-state tuition.
Application Instructions:
Please send your 1) Resume; 2) In lieu of sending a class schedule, send availability for each day of the work week (M-F).
Kendall Anderson Jr., MBA Academic Assessment Manager Office of Academic Affairs College of Nursing ka44@mailbox.sc.edu (803) 544-8986|
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University of South Carolina – Office of the Vice President for Research |
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Job Title |
Graduate Assistant Communications Specialist |
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Employment Type |
Graduate Assistantship with Tuition Supplement – 20 hrs/week |
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Pay Rate |
$20.00/hour, totaling approximately $12,800 for the academic year (depending on total hours worked), paid out bi-weekly from August – May (2-week pay lag). |
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Contact |
Elizabeth Renedo, Research Communications Manager 803-777-4001 |
Job Summary
The Graduate Assistant Communications Specialist (GA Communications Specialist) for the Office of the Vice President for Research (VPR) will work with the Research Communications Manager and other office staff to help develop, write, lay out, proofread, finalize and publish/distribute various written and visual materials to promote university research excellence and support Office of the VPR programs and events.
The GA Communications Specialist will receive training in and access to the university’s web content management system, OU Campus, publishing web news items and updates to the VPR and Discover USC websites, and develop skills in other electronic communications platforms like MailChimp and Adobe Creative Suite, producing both written and visual/graphic content when required.
The GA Communications Specialist will have a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience working in a professional office setting as an integral member of an executive-level administrative team that moves quickly to accomplish a variety of short- and long-term goals throughout the academic year.
Job Schedule
The role works 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., on-site at the VPR Office in the Osborne Administration Building. The position runs for 32 total weeks during the academic year (16 in the fall semester; 16 in the spring semester), from Monday, August 17, 2026 through Friday, May 7, 2027.
The GA Communications Specialist will work with the supervisor to set a regular weekly schedule ensuring flexibility to accommodate the GA Communications Specialist’s classes and academic commitments. (This position does not work on student holidays.)
Required Qualifications
- Excellent written communication skills
- A demonstrated ability to gather and synthesize information into cohesive andcomplete messages and stories
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a close-knit, executive-level team setting
Preferred Qualifications
- Visual communication skills such as photography or graphic design
Training Requirements
- The GA Communications Specialist will be trained on the university’s OU Campus website content management system. This online training is provided free through the university’s Digital Strategy department and may be completed during VPR Office work hours.
Responsibilities
Develop and publish/distribute regular written communications. (60%)
- Gather information, draft and lay out/schedule the Weekly Research Update newsletter, which is distributed each Thursday.
- Plan and research article topics (research may include finding and reading background material, developing interview questions and conducting interviews, etc.), draft and finalize articles to appear on the VPR and Discover USC websites.
- Circulate draft communications to VPR staff for review and incorporate their feedback to ensure a complete, polished final product.
Complete routine updates to the VPR and Discover USC websites. (20%)
- Correct or remove misspellings and broken links based on monthly error reports.
- Update existing web content to ensure accuracy, provide timely dates and details for annual events and programs, etc
Support VPR events and other priorities as needed. (20%)
- Assist with pre-event promotion and on-site execution for VPR events, including Discover USC 2027 on Friday, April 23, 2027.
- Complete miscellaneous tasks in support of VPR office priorities as they arise throughout the academic year. Examples of these tasks include designing event or program flyers, assembling mailing lists for targeted messages, proofreading PowerPoint presentations, etc.
Additional Benefits
- This position offers a tuition supplement of $5,000 for the academic year ($2,500 fall semester; $2,500 spring semester).
- In-state tuition is provided to Graduate Assistants as well as access to University Health Insurance at no cost.
Supervisor
This position will be supervised by the Research Communications Manager, Elizabeth Renedo (Renedoe@mailbox.sc.edu).
Required Application Materials
Please submit the following materials to Elizabeth Renedo at Renedoe@mailbox.sc.edu:
- Resumé
- Letter of interest
- A substantial sample of your writing (this can be high-level classwork like an essay or substantial presentation deck, a published article, a professional email from a previous position, etc.)