Salary: $57,700.00 - $103,900.00 Annually
Location : Darlington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 190905
Agency: Governor's School for Science & Mathematics
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: BB40
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN10
Hiring Range - Min.: $57,700.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $80,000.00

Job Responsibilities

The Administrator of Research and Inquiry is a full-time 12-month non-faculty appointment reporting to the Executive Director for Research, Global, and Innovation Initiatives. The Administrator will be a member of the GSSM academic programs administration team and as such will coordinate with other members of the team, specifically, the Dean of Curriculum and Research and the Institutional Research Analyst as appropriate. This position will set the vision, lead, and expand the GSSM student research program and provide oversight of hydroponics lab.

Responsibilities of the Administrator of Research and Inquiry:

• Develop and supervise operational processes for GSSM Research and Inquiry programs for students in all academic programs, including summer mentored experiences, school year designated courses, and supporting activities.
• Lead and supervise the Research and Inquiry staff and instructors of school year Research designated courses, while supervising the operations and maintenance of GSSM hydroponic research lab, Academic teams and competitions, as well as other campus research facilities.
• Develop and maintain partnerships to support GSSM Research and Inquiry programs.
• Evaluate objectives for the GSSM Research and Inquiry programs. Collect and evaluate and provide information for program evaluation, reports, institutional research, promotional materials, donor reports, GSSM Foundation, and ether activities as needed.
• Represent GSSM, mission, and leadership in student research and increase experiences in the community locally, statewide, nationally, and internationally.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree and professional experience as a planner, researcher or statistician. A master's degree in statistics or a related discipline may be substituted for the required work experience.

Additional Requirements

• Full-time salaried position on campus.
• Some night and weekend work may be required.
• Excellent communication skills, organizational skills, and enter personal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with administrator, faculty, staff, students, parents, and university business partners.
• Ability to work independently as a part of a team.
• Ability to handle constructive criticism, plan, and deliver stem activities for students and teachers.

Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Additional Comments
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter. This position is not available for sponsorship.
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.
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Do you possess at least a bachelor's degree and professional experience as a planner, researcher, or statistician?

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Are you willing to work nights and weekends when required?

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