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Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: Temporary Grant - Full-Time
Job Number: 160333
Agency: Department of Education
Division: First Steps
Opening Date: 01/17/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Class Code:: BB40
Position Number:: 61143647
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 6
Hiring Range - Min.: $45,530.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $64,885.00
Opening Date: 01/17/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Interested persons must complete a State Employment Application at www.careers.sc.gov. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The South Carolina Department of Education does not accept faxed, mailed, or hand delivered applications.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
The person in this position will serve as lead evaluator or evaluation support on local partnership programs, projects, and grant evaluations, including incorporating data from agencies outside of First Steps. Develop and administer quantitative and qualitative data collection instruments. Develop and manage data requests with internal and external entities. Collaborate with internal and external partners in development of research questions and methods and dissemination of findings. Lead stakeholders through meaning making and acting on findings. Contribute to agency initiatives supporting the data literacy and numeracy of staff and stakeholders. Collaborate closely with members of the Research and Strategy team and other partners. Lead and support meeting facilitation and notetaking as requested. Utilize software (i.e., Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), NVivo, Tableau) and best practices to analyze, interpret, and visualize data. Tell compelling stories using data to a variety of internal and external audiences. Prepare and present reports to staff, the Board of Trustees, policymakers, partners, and funders. Work collaboratively with internal and external customers on the transition and implementation of the new program and case management data system, and support the training of staff and development of standard reports. 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Enrolled in or graduate of a master's or doctorate from an accredited graduate program in a related field, such as statistics, public health, sociology, or education.
Additional Comments
ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
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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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 or reviewed in lieu of the application. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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I understand that a criminal record investigation will be conducted prior to employment being offered by the South Carolina Department of Education. My personal identifying information will be processed through the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
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Do you have a bachelor's degree and professional experience as a planner, researcher or statistician?
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Are you enrolled in or a graduate of a master's or doctorate from an accredited graduate program in a related field, such as statistics, public health, sociology, or education?
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How did you hear about this position?
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If you answered "other" in the question above, please specify where you heard about this position below.
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Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: Temporary Grant - Full-Time
Job Number: 160333
Agency: Department of Education
Division: First Steps
Opening Date: 01/17/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Class Code:: BB40
Position Number:: 61143647
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 6
Hiring Range - Min.: $45,530.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $64,885.00
Opening Date: 01/17/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Interested persons must complete a State Employment Application at www.careers.sc.gov. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The South Carolina Department of Education does not accept faxed, mailed, or hand delivered applications.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
The person in this position will serve as lead evaluator or evaluation support on local partnership programs, projects, and grant evaluations, including incorporating data from agencies outside of First Steps. Develop and administer quantitative and qualitative data collection instruments. Develop and manage data requests with internal and external entities. Collaborate with internal and external partners in development of research questions and methods and dissemination of findings. Lead stakeholders through meaning making and acting on findings. Contribute to agency initiatives supporting the data literacy and numeracy of staff and stakeholders. Collaborate closely with members of the Research and Strategy team and other partners. Lead and support meeting facilitation and notetaking as requested. Utilize software (i.e., Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), NVivo, Tableau) and best practices to analyze, interpret, and visualize data. Tell compelling stories using data to a variety of internal and external audiences. Prepare and present reports to staff, the Board of Trustees, policymakers, partners, and funders. Work collaboratively with internal and external customers on the transition and implementation of the new program and case management data system, and support the training of staff and development of standard reports. 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Enrolled in or graduate of a master's or doctorate from an accredited graduate program in a related field, such as statistics, public health, sociology, or education.
Additional Comments
ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
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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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 or reviewed in lieu of the application. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
- Yes
- No
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I understand that a criminal record investigation will be conducted prior to employment being offered by the South Carolina Department of Education. My personal identifying information will be processed through the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a bachelor's degree and professional experience as a planner, researcher or statistician?
- Yes
- No
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Are you enrolled in or a graduate of a master's or doctorate from an accredited graduate program in a related field, such as statistics, public health, sociology, or education?
- Yes
- No
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How did you hear about this position?
- Careers.sc.gov
- Indeed.com
- Other (Please specify below)
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If you answered "other" in the question above, please specify where you heard about this position below.
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