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University of South Carolina

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Posting Number</b></div> <div>RTF00225PO25</div>
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<div><div><b>USC Market Title</b></div> <div>Program Coordinator</div>
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<div><div><b>Link to USC Market Title</b></div> <div>https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156367</div>
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<div><div><b>Business Title (Internal Title)</b></div> <div>Legislative Resource Attorney</div>
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<div><div><b>Campus</b></div> <div>Columbia</div>
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<div><div><b>Work County</b></div> <div>Richland</div>
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<div><div><b>College/Division</b></div> <div>School of Law</div>
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<div><div><b>Department</b></div> <div>LAW Children's Law Center</div>
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<div><div><b>Advertised Salary Range</b></div> <div>$59,581 -$64,000 - commensurate with experience</div>
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<div><div><b>Location of Vacancy</b></div> <div>Columbia, South Carolina</div>
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<div><div><b>Part/Full Time</b></div> <div>Full Time</div>
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<div><div><b>Hours per Week</b></div> <div>37.5</div>
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<div><div><b>Work Schedule</b></div>
<div><ul><li>Standard working schedule: 8:30am &ndash; 5:00pm</li>
<li>Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.</li></ul></div><br>
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<div><div><b>Type of Staff Position</b></div> <div>Staff Time-Limited (STL)</div>
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<div><div><b>Basis </b></div><div>12 months</div>
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<div><div><b>Job Search Category</b></div> <div>Other Professional</div>
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</div></div></div><div><div>About USC
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>About University of South Carolina</b></div>
<div>From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor&rsquo;s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service &mdash; helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.</div>
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</div></div></div><div><div>Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below
<p>The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the &quot;Working at USC&quot; section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.</p>
</div><div><div><div><div><b>South Carolina Retirement</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
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<div><div><b>State Insurance Programs</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
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<div><div><b>Annual Leave</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
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<div><div><b>Sick Leave</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
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</div></div></div><div><div>Position Description
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Advertised Job Summary</b></div>
<div>Join a team dedicated to improving the lives of children and families across South Carolina. The Legislative Resource Attorney supports the Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children, helping state leaders better understand and address the issues facing children in our communities. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with legislators, state agencies, and advocates to shape meaningful policy and promote positive change. If you&rsquo;re passionate about public service and want your work to make a difference, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission to build a brighter future for South Carolina&rsquo;s children.</div>
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<div><div><b>Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience</b></div>
<div>Requires a JD from an accredited law school and good standing with the South Carolina bar and 3 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.<br>
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<div><div><b>Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials</b></div>
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<div></div><div><div><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></div>
<ul><li>Strongly prefer completion of Child Law Concentration in conjunction with law degree and experience in research of policy issues and preparation of reports.</li>
<li>Prefer at least two years of experience staffing a legislative committee and organizing hearings or public events.</li>
<li>Knowledge of children&rsquo;s policy issues and functions of state government.</li>
<li>Experience in desktop publishing and/or website maintenance and social media would be a plus.</li>
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<div><div><b>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities</b></div>
<ul><li>Ability to work effectively with members of the Joint Committee and other elected and appointed officials.</li>
<li>Ability to analyze issues and project impact of policy.</li>
<li>Excellent computer skills and communication skills, both written and oral.</li>
<li>Highly organized and attentive to detail.</li>
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</div></div></div><div><div>Job Duties
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Job Duty</b></div>
<div>Tracks children related bills and coordinates staff coverage of legislative meetings and hearings. Ensures that meeting summaries are prepared and entered into database. Manages the compendium of relevant legislation.</div>
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<div><div><b>Essential Function</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
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<div><div><b>Percentage of Time</b></div> <div>25</div>
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</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Duty</b></div>
<div>Researches issues and drafts fact sheets for Committee members. Functions as a member of the drafting team for the annual report.</div>
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<div><div><b>Essential Function</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
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<div><div><b>Percentage of Time</b></div> <div>20</div>
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</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Duty</b></div>
<div>Coordinates annual public hearings, including scheduling of speakers and preparation of summary report. Responds to requests for information from stakeholders and the public.</div>
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<div><div><b>Essential Function</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
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<div><div><b>Percentage of Time</b></div> <div>25</div>
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</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Duty</b></div>
<div>Coordinates materials for the Committee&rsquo;s website. Develops and implements a social media plan for reporting on Committee activities.</div>
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<div><div><b>Essential Function</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
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<div><div><b>Percentage of Time</b></div> <div>5</div>
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</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Duty</b></div>
<div><div>Assists the Senior Resource Attorney in analyzing proposed legislation and data trends.</div><div>
Assists in drafting proposed legislation and developing policy initiatives as requested.</div></div>
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<div><div><b>Essential Function</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
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<div><div><b>Percentage of Time</b></div> <div>10</div>
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</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Duty</b></div>
<div>Assists the Senior Resource Attorney in preparation for Committee meetings and related duties. Participates in Committee meetings and provides information to Committee members in the absence of the Senior Resource Attorney or as requested.</div>
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<div><div><b>Essential Function</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
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<div><div><b>Percentage of Time</b></div> <div>10</div>
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</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Duty</b></div>
<div>Supervise and coordinate law clerks and student interns, including providing supervision to meet course requirements, overseeing work assignments, and monitoring attendance. Develop and manage schedules to ensure appropriate coverage of Committee activities and legislative hearings. Provide constructive feedback to support professional growth. Collaborate with USC programs to support student internship placements, participate in the recruitment and interview process for law clerks and interns, and delegate tasks consistent with Committee needs. Ensure accurate tracking of time by monitoring daily work logs and approving time entered into the PeopleSoft system.</div>
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<div><div><b>Essential Function</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
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<div><div><b>Percentage of Time</b></div> <div>5</div>
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</div></div></div><div><div>Position Attributes
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Hazardous weather category</b></div> <div>Non-Essential</div>
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<div><div><b>Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.</b></div> <div>No</div>
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</div></div></div><div><div>Posting Detail Information
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Number of Vacancies</b></div> <div>1</div>
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<div><div><b>Desired Start Date</b></div> <div>11/01/2025</div>
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<div><div><b>Position End Date </b></div><div>06/30/2026</div>
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<div><div><b>Job Open Date</b></div> <div>10/14/2025</div>
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<div><div><b>Job Close Date</b></div> <div>10/21/2025</div>
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<div><div><b>Open Until Filled</b></div> <div>No</div>
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<div><div><b>Special Instructions to Applicant</b></div>
<div><div>Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.</div><div>
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We are only accepting applications submitted by October 21, 2025.</div></div>
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<div><div><b>Quicklink for Posting</b></div> <div>https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/195948</div>
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<div><div><b>EEO Statement</b></div>
<div>The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

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