About the role#
The Department of Informatics and Engineering Systems is looking for a graduate assistant to support the Industrial Engineering Lab-in-Industry (LI²) program. This program brings laboratory experiences into local manufacturing facilities. Students visit these sites to observe production systems and work with engineers. You will help organize the program, manage partner relationships, and create educational documentation.
What you'll do#
- Maintain records for current and potential industry partners.
- Update company contact information and organize data from previous site visits.
- Create lesson plans and standard operating procedures (SOPs) based on faculty notes and student reflections.
- Develop materials to share with partner companies.
- Communicate with industry partners to support ongoing relationships.
- Document site visits to provide content for social media.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a graduate student taking at least six credit hours per semester.
- A 3.0 GPA for current graduate students or a 2.75 undergraduate GPA for those newly admitted.
- Strong skills in writing, verbal communication, and organization.
- Ability to work independently and manage your own progress.
- Professionalism when interacting with faculty and external partners.
- Capacity to learn new software tools and handle sensitive information responsibly.
- Interest in areas like program coordination, technical communication, or engineering education.
Location & details#
- Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 semesters.
- Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week, with schedules coordinated around your classes.
About University of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina is a public institution of higher education based in Columbia. It was founded in 1801 and maintains eight campuses across 20 locations. The university system serves more than 54,000 students. It employs over 13,000 people and focuses on academic research and student instruction.
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