Jobs, Fellowships, Events & Announcements
Boren Awards – Campus Deadline January 6
Attention graduate students interested in working for the federal government: applications for the Boren Awards are open.
The Boren program funds eligible U.S. citizen graduate students in all programs and degree types to undertake intensive language study abroad and provides preparation for internationally focused careers in the federal government.
Last year over 40% of graduate student applicants received the fellowship.
About the Boren program
- The Boren Fellowship is open to U.S. citizens who are graduate students in all disciplines.
- Provides up to $30,000 to spend a semester or year abroad studying one of more than 60 critical need languages.
- No previous language experience required.
- Advanced graduate students are encouraged to conduct research in addition to their intensive language study.
- Fellowship recipients commit to work for at least one year for a federal agency.
- Fellows have gone on to careers in the Departments of State, Homeland Security, Defense, and Commerce as well as intelligence agencies, USAID, and more!
Next Steps
- Contact National Fellowships to learn more about our campus application process and gain access to additional resources.
- Attend National Fellowship’s upcoming Boren application workshop on November 7 @ 1:15 PM in Harper 320.
Want to Learn More?
Contact Matt Klopfenstein (klopfenm@mailbox.sc.edu) or schedule a meeting at https://calendly.com/gradfellowships to discuss the application process.
Posted 10/21/2024
About
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
Critical Language Scholarship – Due November 19
The Critical Language Scholarship provides eligible students in all degree programs the opportunity to participate in a fully funded intensive summer language program.
CLS exists to encourage U.S. citizens to study one of 12 languages. Many languages require no previous study to apply. Eligible graduate students looking to develop language skills for research or future career plans should apply.
About the program:
- 8-10 week fully funded intensive summer language programs hosted at sites abroad
- Provides equivalent of one year of language study
- Study one of 12 critical-need languages:
- Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, Urdu
Who should apply:
- Students who are U.S. citizens and nationals who are currently enrolled in any undergraduate, graduate, or professional program
- Students who are interested in studying a critical-need language to
- Gain international experience
- Prepare for future research
- Prepare for future professional opportunities
Want to learn more?
- Attend our upcoming workshop on October 15 @ 1:15 PM (Harper 320)
- Attend our drop-in review event on November 1 at 10 AM (RHUU 304)
- Get feedback on your application and have questions answered by national fellowships advisors and 2023-24 CLS recipients
- Contact Matt Klopfenstein (klopfenm@mailbox.sc.edu) or schedule a meeting at https://calendly.com/gradfellowships to discuss application details or get feedback on materials.
Posted 10/3/2024
Job Description
The Graduate School is seeking a highly motivated and skilled data analyst to join our team, focusing on data cleaning, analysis, and visualization across a variety of data projects. This position is not limited to graduate students and will play a crucial role in supporting the Graduate School's efforts to make data-driven decisions and to communicate complex data in an accessible way to a broad audience. Projects will include but are not limited to analysis of funding, career outcomes, and admissions data.
Key Responsibilities
Data Cleaning and Preparation: Clean and prepare large datasets for analysis. Identify and correct errors or inconsistencies, deal with missing values, and ensure data integrity.
Data Analysis: Perform statistical analyses to uncover trends, correlations, and patterns in data related to graduate funding, career outcomes, admissions, and other relevant areas. Preferred: ability to use advanced statistical techniques and models to predict trends and outcomes.
Data Visualization: Create compelling and informative visualizations of data findings for both technical and non-technical audiences utilizing tools such as Tableau to develop dashboards, graphs, and charts that effectively communicate complex data insights.
Collaboration: Work closely with The Graduate School recruiters, program coordinators, and other staff members to ensure data needs are met and findings are integrated into decision-making processes. Participate in meetings and provide data support as needed.
Data Governance and Ethics: Ensure all data management practices comply with university policies and ethical standards, including data privacy and security guidelines.
Project Management: Assist in the planning and execution of data-related projects. Ensure projects are completed on time and within scope, coordinating efforts across different departments when necessary.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience with data cleaning, and analysis tools and techniques.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present data in a clear and compelling manner.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Preference for proficiency in SQL programming and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Compensation
Hours: 15 – 20 per week
Pay: $25/hour
Application
Interested persons should send a copy of their resume to:
Angelina Sylvain
asylvain@mailbox.sc.edu
Posted 9/26/2024; updated 10/1/2024
Graduate Staff Assistant (GSA) positions are available for the Fall 2024 semester
Duties
As directed by the Operations Manager, the graduate assistant (GA) will assist in setting up manikins, equipment, and supplies for various skills labs and simulation events. When the labs or simulation events are concluded the GA will break down the stations, clean the equipment as needed, and report any equipment malfunction or deterioration to the Operations Manager. The GA will also be responsible for understanding how the lab's A/V equipment and patient simulators are turned on and off and how to appropriately use the equipment. Other duties by the GA include but are not limited to stocking supplies, managing the flow of simulation activities, making sure the lab is kept neat (beds made, trash picked up or recycled), updating, organizing, and printing data files related to scenarios, and role-playing in scenarios.
Time Commitment
10 or 20 hours per week, varies by faculty member. Some individual hours are set based on the faculty member’s teaching schedule – commonly Mondays, Wednesdays and/or Fridays. Rest of weekly hours are flexible based on the GIA’s schedule. Period of employment matches the academic calendar. GIA will need to be available through the end of each semester’s exam period. This position is located in the College of Nursing’s Clinical Education Building in West Columbia, a 15-minute drive from our downtown campus.
Qualifications
Must have already attended or be able to attend the required GTA/GIA Workshops hosted by the Center for Teaching Excellence and register for GRAD 701, a seminar course of professional development. These are one-time required trainings for various types of assistantship position. Information is available on the Center for Teaching Excellence website.
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); and 3) If you are interested in 10 or 20 hours per week to:
Lonnie Rosier
lrosier@email.sc.edu
803 629-4111
Posted 8/28/2024
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Open Research Assistant Position
Are you passionate about advancing health equity through rigorous research? Join our dynamic research team as we work to reduce preventable disparities in healthcare access, quality, and outcomes among special populations. As a Research Assistant, you'll gain hands-on experience in mixed-methods research while contributing to meaningful projects that aim to transform healthcare delivery for underserved communities.
Working directly with faculty focused on health disparities research, you'll develop valuable skills in systematic reviews, primary data collection, and data analysis. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a graduate student interested in building a career at the intersection of healthcare management, policy research, and social justice.
Position:
Research Assistant
Department:
Health Services Policy and Management, Arnold School of Public Health
Key Responsibilities:
- Support systematic and scoping reviews through literature searching, screening, and data extraction
- Assist with survey development and administration
- Conduct qualitative interviews and focus groups
- Clean and organize quantitative/qualitative datasets
- Perform basic statistical analyses using statistical software
- Help prepare research manuscripts and presentations
Required Qualifications:
- Current USC student in public health, health policy, or related field
- Strong academic writing and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Excel and basic statistical software
- Experience with literature reviews and data collection
- Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with qualitative analysis software
- Knowledge of health disparities research
- Background in working with special populations
- Familiarity with REDCap or similar data collection platforms
- Statistical programming skills (STATA, SAS, or similar)
Hours:
15-20 hours/week Duration: One academic year, with possibility of renewal
To apply:
Submit CV, cover letter, and writing sample to jaltoncroker3@sc.edu.