The Institute for Families in Society (IFS) at the University of South Carolina (USC) is seeking an Accountant/Fiscal Analyst to join its Integrated Health and Policy Research (IHPR) Unit. This Unit (Division) is an interdisciplinary team of researchers who conduct research and policy analysis to support health care and delivery system reform, as well as health services, evaluation, and health policy initiatives and has been continuously funded since 1997. The position assists the IHPR Director of Administration and Principal Investigators to serve the financial needs of IHPR’s federal, state, and private contract and grant accounts including pre- and post-award management. This position is responsible for key financial duties to ensure smooth operational functioning for the Division including contract and grant financial management; documentation; scheduling; records management; establishment and maintenance of relationships; and effective collaboration across academic, administrative and fiscal departments, vendors, funders and community partners to ensure seamless management of the Division’s fiscal functions.
Institute for Families in Society
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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’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online, or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
The UofSC is one of the Southeast’s major public research institutions. Would you want to join an award-winning urban research university? At UofSC, we emphasize work-life balance. With excellent benefits, competitive pay, and an exciting location, UofSC could be the place for you. Located in Columbia, SC, UofSC is only 2 to 3 hours from the coast or the Blue Ridge mountains. UofSC has received the top ranking by the Carnegie Foundation as an institution with “Highest Research Activity.” IFS-sponsored research awards have totaled more than $6 million each of the last eight years, significantly impacting work contributing to improving the lives of South Carolinians.