ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR RESEARCH AND PARTNERSHIPS

Salary : $68,397.00 - $97,472.00 Annually

Location : Charleston County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : SGC07292024

Agency : Sea Grant Consortium

Opening Date : 07 / 29 / 2024

Closing Date : 9 / 23 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Please apply online.

Class Code : : AH15

Position Number : : SGC07292024

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Band : Band 8

Opening Date : 07 / 29 / 2024

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

About the Position

The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium (Consortium) is seeking an Assistant Director for Research and Partnerships to join the management team in administering Sea Grant in South Carolina.

The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium, a state agency established to manage the Sea Grant College program for South Carolina, optimizes the environmental, social, and economic potential of coastal and marine resources of the state and region through the support and dissemination of high-quality research, education, extension, and communications programming.

Commitment to Diversity

The Consortium is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and seeks to create a culture of belonging where all people are treated with dignity and respect and have equitable access to resources, opportunities, and outcomes.

We acknowledge that our activities, programs, services, and everyday interactions are enriched by building a diverse team of staff and partners who engage in open, respectful, and meaningful exchange.

We also strive to achieve our agency's mission by engaging individuals from a broad diversity of backgrounds who bring a range of experiences, values, and expertise to bear on the region's major environmental and socioeconomic issues.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, and from those who identify as members of historically underrepresented communities.

This position will engage with the agency leadership and partners to build collaborative relationships and partnerships to support strategic needs and investments, engage with Consortium member faculty to discuss the research needs for our coastal area, meet with constituents to assess their science needs, identify and secure funding to support projects and programs that address the Consortium's strategic plan, and assist in the administration of the Consortium.

• With the Executive Director, serve as a strategic lead to identify program needs.
• Meet with Consortium member faculty to discuss the research needs and processes for applying for Consortium research funding.
• Identify and maintain an awareness of potential sources of federal, state, local, and private funds to support the Consortium's research and outreach program objectives.
• Develop, secure funding for, and manage multidisciplinary research and extension programs and projects that draw from Consortium-wide expertise to promote coastal science, management, and community well-being.
• Collaborate with staff in the development of research projects to meet stakeholder-identified needs.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and management team to develop and manage federal and state budgets and reporting requirements
• Build and maintain relationships within South Carolina's coastal counties through partner organizations, community leaders, researchers, and educators.
• With others, represent the Consortium on local, regional and national levels
• Develop and maintain a presence and participation in national and regional level Sea Grant program initiatives
• Supervise and mentor full-time and part-time employees as needed to complete projects.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• MS or JD in related coastal science disciplines
• At least 8 years of related experience
• Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines in developing applied research, extension, and communications projects to meet coastal management, and decision-maker needs
• Proficiency with translating science for municipal staff, state and federal leadership, and organizations in coastal regions
• Proficiency in supervising staff in research, extension and / or communication of scientific research and information
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and lead projects and people
• Exceptional writing skills

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. with applied experience in science benefitting coastal constituents, 12 years related experience supervising research, extension and administration staff.

Experience with state and / or federal legislatures is beneficial.

Additional Comments

This position is based in Charleston, South Carolina. Normal Consortium business hours are Monday through Friday 8 : 30 a.

m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Work beyond regular business hours, including evenings and weekends, may be necessary to complete the requirements of the position.

Travel throughout the state and region is necessary. A valid driver's license is required.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options;

and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type.

For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.