Clemson University Hiring for Research Specialist at November 16, 2023 Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:

The Research Specialist will be responsible for researching and annotating scholarly and archival resources for the online guide Affrilachia: A Guide to Exploring African American Life in Appalachia. The project is funded by a Carnegie-Whitney Grant from the American Library Association and is a partnership between Clemson University Libraries and Hunter Library at Western Carolina University. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

50% – Essential – Accessing library materials in both print and online for research & writing.

50% – Essential – Annotate scholarly and archival resources for the online guide Affrilachia.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education – High School or Equivalent – Professional experience involving research, data management and record-keeping activities. A bachelor’s degree with mathematics and/or statistics courses may be substituted for the required work experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge – Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties – Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities – No fiscal responsibility for the department’s budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

25% – Stand for prolonged period
50% – Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
25% – Walk or move about

WORKING CONDITIONS:

No Work Conditions

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 15; Anticipated Hiring Range: $16.14/hour – $20.00/hour

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

November 16, 2023

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job’s minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email [email protected] upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical condition), national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.