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Part of the Student Health and Well-being unit, the Substance Abuse Prevention and Education Office collaborates to build a safe, healthy learning environment that supports the personal development and academic success of students by promoting low-risk substance use behaviors through a comprehensive range of evidence-based prevention, environmental strategies, early intervention and recovery support services. The HESA GA will work for the Substance Abuse Prevention & Education office under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Gamecock Recovery.
Gamecock Recovery provides a community of peer support, individual recovery coaching, social and service opportunities, and mutual aid meetings for students in recovery, seeking recovery, and impacted by addiction in their close relationships. Gamecock Recovery is an all-pathways recovery community that affirms harm reduction as a valid recovery path. Gamecock Recovery outreach consists of tabling, events, workshops, marketing materials, and social media that aims to reduce stigma related to addiction and recovery and build a more welcoming and inclusive campus environment for recovery.
Gamecock Recovery Graduate Assistant
The purpose of this position is to engage in multiple aspects of a comprehensive collegiate recovery program, including outreach education, health promotion, student leadership development, institutional and state-level advocacy, and community development. The Graduate Assistant will assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating social and educational opportunities that connect students in recovery to each other and the USC experience. The Graduate Assistant will provide leadership to undergraduate peer educators and work collaboratively with graduate assistants and interns in the office.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate activities and logistics of outreach education events.
- Facilitate Recovery Ally workshops for audiences of students, faculty and staff.
- Implement and evaluate, in April of each year, a multi-media educational campaign that celebrates Collegiate Recovery Week, with the purpose of reducing stigma related to addiction and recovery.
- Develop and foster working relationships with campus partners, including student organizations, academic departments, and student affairs staff.
- Participate in regular professional development.
Additional opportunities, based on the interest of the student:
- Facilitate mutual aid meetings
- Provide peer support coaching
- Coordinate and host sober social events for students in recovery
- Coordinate and host service events for students in recovery
Scheduling:
The GA position is a 20-hour commitment throughout the academic term. The GA is not expected to work on state holidays, nor during fall, winter, and spring breaks.
The GA will be encouraged, but not required, to participate in occasional evening and weekend events with the student community.
All SAPE staff are expected to attend and assist with one Tailgate on Greene Street each fall semester. The Tailgates, strategically hosted next to the campus-to-stadium shuttle pickup, are typically held on the first 4 home games of the season, and end one hour before kickoff.
Skills
- Program and event planning
- Public speaking
- Peer education specialization
QuaIifications
- Flexibility, desire to work in a dynamic environment
- Time management
- Strategic thinking, problem-solving
- Enrollment in Higher Education, Social Work, Health Promotion, or related graduate program.
Compensation
- $15,000 stipend per year, plus tuition reduction award
- GroupX or intramural sports pass
- University and departmental tshirts
- Funding for professional development and travel also available
How to Apply
Submit a resume and cover letter on Handshake - https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/8860650
Posted 4/11/2024
About
Part of the Student Health and Well-being unit, the Substance Abuse Prevention and Education Office collaborates to build a safe, healthy learning environment that supports the personal development and academic success of students by promoting low-risk substance use behaviors through a comprehensive range of evidence based prevention, environmental strategies, early intervention and recovery support services. The Student Engagement GA will work for the Substance Abuse Prevention & Education office under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Gamecock Recovery, and in collaboration with student staff.
Gamecock Recovery provides a community of peer support, individual recovery coaching, social and service opportunities, and mutual aid meetings for students in recovery, seeking recovery, and impacted by addiction in their close relationships. Gamecock Recovery is an all-pathways recovery community that affirms harm reduction as a valid recovery path.
Student Engagement GA
The purpose of this position is to create and implement strategies that increase engagement and student retention within the Gamecock Recovery program. Creativity and collaboration are the major components of this role.
Responsibilities
- Develop relationships with participating students through in-person interactions and digital communication.
- Facilitate Recovery Ally Workshops and presentations to groups of faculty, staff, and students averaging 10 participants/session.
- Write monthly newsletters informing participating students and community allies of upcoming programs and events.
- Collaborate with social media GAs to advertise student-facing events.
- Plan and implement tabling events and activities advertising the program, in collaboration with outreach GA; connect interested students with meetings, events, and peer leadership opportunities.
- Plan and implement social events and activities, in collaboration with campus partners (e.g. Gamecock Entertainment, Campus Recreation).
- Support participating students' planning and ownership of community events such as game nights, movie parties, and community dinners.
- Coordinate purchasing of meals, snacks, and activity supplies for community events.
- Serve as a resource for participating students in need of off-campus services.
- Facilitate peer-based recovery support meetings (as appropriate).
Training Offered
- SMART Recovery Facilitator
- Certified Peer Educator
- Safe Zone (LGBTQ+ allyship)
- Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper
- Social Norms Theory
Scheduling
The GA position is a 20-hour/week commitment throughout the academic term. The GA is not expected to work on state holidays, nor during fall, winter, and spring breaks.
Gamecock Recovery community events most often take place in the evenings and on weekends, to accommodate students' class schedules. To nurture community relationships, the Student Engagement GA must attend at least two events each month outside of standard business hours.
All SAPE staff are expected to attend and assist with one Tailgate on Greene Street each fall semester. The Tailgates, strategically hosted next to the campus-to-stadium shuttle pickup, are typically held on the first 4 home games of the season, and end one hour before kickoff.
Qualifications
- Student-centered approach
- Clear written communication
- Familiarity with substance use recovery frameworks and communities
Compensation
- $15,000 stipend per year, plus tuition reduction award
- University and departmental tshirts
- GroupX or intramural sports pass
- Funding for professional development and travel also available
How to Apply
Submit a resume and cover letter on Handshake - https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/8881715/
Posted 4/11/2024
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Under the general supervision of well-being professional staff, the Graduate Assistant (GA) will gain health promotion and education experience by supporting all aspects of the Healthy Campus Initiatives team. The mission of Healthy Campus Initiatives is to empower students through a holistic, community-based approach to develop impactful programming, supportive services, and equitable practices for a healthy campus environment to live, learn, work, play, and thrive. This position will provide the GA with public health practical experience in a unique campus setting. Some of the responsibilities and opportunities include:
- Facilitating presentations and trainings on general well-being, sexual health, stress management/resiliency, healthy relationships, and bystander intervention in University 101 classes, within student groups, and other settings as requested by the Carolina community
- Assisting with the development, implementation and evaluation of student well-being programs and health promotion initiatives
- Provide well-being education appointments 1:1 to students
- Connect with and lead student leaders, peer health educators, and other undergraduate student staff in best-practice well-being initiatives related to priority health issues on the USC-Columbia campus
Stipend and Dates of Employment
This position provides in-state tuition rates and an academic year stipend.
This position is for one academic year, including fall and spring semesters. The start date for this position is August 5, 2024 and the end date is April 28, 2025.
Information and Application
For more information about this Graduate Assistant position and to apply, please visit Handshake – Job ID #8844077. You can contact Emily Cato, Director-Healthy Campus Initiatives, at ec23@mailbox.sc.edu with any questions. Applications are currently being accepted through April 22.
Posted 4/11/2024
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Under the general supervision of the Health Education Specialist, the incumbent will work out of the Center for Health & Well-Being and be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive health promotion programs for University faculty and staff. The duties for this position include but are not limited to:
- Conduct drop-in/appointment-based services such as blood pressure screenings and wellness coaching appointments focused on nutrition, physical activity, and stress management
- Assist with planning , implementing and evaluating evidence-based education and behavior change programs for faculty and staff in health-related areas such as balanced eating, physical activity and stress management
- Assist with coordination of the Wellness Ambassadors program, including development of monthly email communications and online toolkit resources
- Facilitate educational workshops and presentations for university departments, Human Resources and staff groups.
Stipend and Dates of Employment
This position provides in-state tuition rates and an academic year stipend.
This position is for one academic year, including fall and spring semesters. The start date for this position is August 5, 2024 and the end date is April 28, 2025.
Information and Application
For more information about this Graduate Assistant position and to apply, please visit Handshake – Job ID #8844083. You can contact Amanda Castles, Director-Employee Well-Being, at castlesa@mailbox.sc.edu with any questions. Applications are currently being accepted through April 22.
Posted 4/11/2024
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Primary Investigator: Hengtao Tang
Project Duration: April 2024 to July 2024 (with renewal opportunities)
Time Commitment: 10-20 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $25 per hour
Our research team at the College of Education is seeking a dedicated Research Assistant with a passion for AI education. Our project focuses on leveraging AI in STEM education to enhance learning outcomes and instructional practices. We aim to explore how AI can be effectively integrated into educational settings to personalize learning, improve student engagement, and provide timely feedback. The successful candidate will assist with the following (but not limited to) tasks, including communication and coordination, literature review, data collection and analysis, and the dissemination of research findings.
Prerequisites
Required: Strong work ethics, exceptional verbal and written communication skills, willingness to collaborate with team members, active participation in team meetings and projects, and attention to schedule.
Preferred: Experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis, research background in learning analytics, machine learning, or AI, and experience with school-based research. Applicants from underserved populations in STEM fields are encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit their resume or CV to Hengtao Tang (htang@mailbox.sc.edu) with the subject line "AIED Research Assistant".
Posted 4/1/2024
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Primary Investigator: Hengtao Tang
Project Duration: April 2024 to July 2024 (with renewal opportunities)
Time Commitment: 10-20 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $25 per hour
Our research team at the College of Education is seeking a dedicated Research Assistant with a passion for engineering education. Our project focuses on humanized engineering education and explores effective ways to develop prospective engineers’ competence for future workforce. The successful candidate will assist with the following (but not limited to) tasks, including communication and coordination, literature review, data collection and analysis, and the dissemination of research findings.
Prerequisites
Required: Strong work ethics, exceptional verbal and written communication skills, willingness to collaborate with team members, active participation in team meetings and projects, and attention to schedule.
Preferred: Experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis, research background in engineering education and/or smart manufacturing, and experience with school-based research. Applicants from underserved populations in STEM fields are encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit their resume or CV to Hengtao Tang (htang@mailbox.sc.edu) with the subject line "Eng Ed Research Assistant".
Posted 4/1/2024
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SC-DREAM focuses on the recruitment, preparation, development, and retention of effective elementary educators to serve high-needs schools in South Carolina. Through a Grow Your Own model, SC-DREAM embodies an equity-centered approach to guide our model teaching residency program for individuals with strong academic and professional backgrounds who are without teaching experience or teaching certification. SC-DREAM aims to uplift the assets individuals and communities possess through a strengths-based approach and create a more diverse teaching workforce to better reflect the students served within our South Carolina elementary classrooms. In collaboration with partner districts and schools, SC-DREAM seeks to increase knowledge around research-informed and evidence-based practices to support the social, emotional, behavioral, and academic needs of students through our collective efforts of equity-centered multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS).
Position Description
We are currently seeking a motivated and dedicated graduate-level assistant with expertise that can support our work. SC-DREAM faculty also seek to collaborate with, and support, the Graduate Assistant in conducting research in this area.
Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. SC-DREAM prefers that the Graduate Assistant start in the Summer of 2024. However, applicants who seek to start in the Fall of 2024 will also be considered.
It is expected the Graduate Assistant will work an average of 20 hours per week for an entire year (with holidays generally following the university calendar, and specific work periods to be negotiated). This is a twelve (12) month appointment. Salary for the Graduate Assistantship will be $35,000 annually ($15,000 per academic calendar semester, with up to. $5,000 towards summer months). No tuition support or medical benefits are provided.
Assistantship responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop and implement project initiatives and goals,including those that promote equity and social justice in education.
- Provide support, supervision, and coaching to teacher residents, helping them integrateresearch-based, effective teaching practices that are immersed in principles of equity and socialjustice.
- Regularly monitor program participant performance data.
- Develop and provide support for teacher residents taking the Elementary Education PraxisExams required for teacher licensure in South Carolina.
- Provide general support as needed to create and implement project components.
- Research best practices in equity and social justice education and contribute to scholarlypublications and presentations.
Desired qualifications include:
- Graduate student status and enrollment in, or admission to, a University of South Carolina PhDor EdD program.
- Minimum of 3 years of elementary classroom teaching experience.
- Knowledge of South Carolina elementary school contexts, both urban and rural.
- Knowledge of implementing equity-centered multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS)
- Capacity to support high-quality instructional practices in elementary schools supportingculturally, linguistically, and neuro-diverse communities.
Application
A complete application consists of:
- Statement of Interest (no more than 2 pages) describing your interest in the following topics(although not limited to): teacher preparation, teacher residency models, principles of equity andsocial justice, MTSS, serving rural or urban students. The candidate should provide theirresearch and practitioner work experience using an equity-centered approach, and how thisassistantship will contribute to their long-term goals.
- Curriculum vitae or Resume.
- Transcripts from previous institutions.
Send application materials to Dr. Stephen Thompson, thomp374@mailbox.sc.edu.
Questions?
If you have questions about this position, please contact:
Dr. Eliza Braden, allenel1@mailbox.sc.edu
Dr. Stephen Thompson thomp374@mailbox.sc.edu
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.
Members of under-represented groups, including persons of color, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
The University embraces family-friendly policies that provide a work environment and an academic culture supportive of faculty members and their families.
Posted 2/27/2024
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The Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) provides professional development, pedagogical, and instructional design support for all who teach at USC. CTE seeks a part-time graduate student to provide instructional design support for the University’s transition from Blackboard Learn Original Course View to Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV). This is a 20 hour per week temporary hire position, $15/hr, from March 2024 – May 2025. No tuition assistance or benefits will be provided.
The Instructional Design Assistant will:
- Collaborate with the instructional design team and eLearning consultants (the Blackboard UCV transition team) to assist in the creation of resources for the UCV transition website.
- Contribute to the development of multimedia content, tutorials, and documentation to facilitate faculty understanding of UCV features.
- Support the UCV transition team in providing assistance to individual faculty members and groups during the UCV transition.
- Assist in conducting one-on-one consultation sessions (in person and virtual) with faculty members to address questions and concerns related to UCV.
- Attend Blackboard Days (training sessions) to provide on-site support and assistance to faculty during the open lab sessions.
- Assist with guidance and troubleshooting to ensure a smooth transition to UCV for Blackboard Day attendees.
- Assist in the organization and facilitation of professional development sessions on UCV.
- Assist in customizing training sessions based on faculty needs and levels of familiarity with the UCV platform.
- Attend UCV implementation team meetings and contribute insights from a student perspective.
- Collaborate with team members to provide support in instructional design aspects of the UCV implementation process.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current enrollment in a graduate program related to Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a similar field.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
- Familiarity with instructional design principles and an interest in educational technology.
- Basic understanding of Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV).
Apply
To apply, please submit the following information no later than February 28, via email to Aisha Haynes (haynesa@mailbox.sc.edu):
- Letter of Interest
- Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
- Names and contact information for two references
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Questions and Contact Information
Aisha Haynes, EdD | Assistant Director
Center for Teaching Excellence | University of South Carolina
haynesa@mailbox.sc.edu
Posted 2/15/2024
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University 101 is accepting applications for new instructors for fall 2024. 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.
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