Editor/Website Manager

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement programs

Job summary

University of South Carolina seeks a part-time Editor/Website Manager to launch and manage The Leadership Project, a public-facing online journal on leadership theory, practice, and society. The role involves building the journal site, editing essays, coordinating publication, and growing subscribers.

The position emphasizes developing content, promoting readership, and coordinating with state and national audiences. Ph.D. in humanities or social sciences is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in the humanities or social sciences; experience related to leadership studies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Launch and manage The Leadership Project, a public-facing online journal.
• Develop and maintain the journal website and solicit/edit short essays.
• Coordinate publication and promote the journal to state and national audiences.
• Help grow the journal's subscriber base.

Education

Ph.D. in humanities or social sciences

Job description

Job Details

• Job Code Title: Project Manager I
• Advertised Title: Editor/Website Manager
• Campus: Columbia
• College/Division: College of Arts and Sciences
• Department: CAS College of Arts and Sciences
• Posting Number: TMP02312PO26
• Salary: 40.00
• Location of Vacancy: Columbia, SC
• Part/Full Time: Full Time
• Hours per Week: 15
• Work Schedule: Part-time; work schedule will be determined based on departmental needs and the selected candidate’s availability.
• Job Search Category: Other

About the University of South Carolina

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.

Benefits for Temporary Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week: health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs.

• health and life insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement programs

To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.

Position Description

The Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse is seeking a part-time Editor/Website Manager to launch and manage The Leadership Project, a public-facing online journal focused on leadership theory, practice, and its role in a flourishing society. The individual will develop and maintain the journal website, solicit and edit short essays, coordinate publication, promote the journal to state and national audiences, and help grow its subscriber base.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in the humanities or social sciences; experience related to leadership studies is preferred.

Job Duties

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Desired Start Date: 10/01/2026
• Proposed End Date: 09/30/2027
• Job Open Date: 09/14/2026
• Job Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions

This position is open until filled. 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.

Quicklink for Posting: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/213182

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Position Attributes

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. Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

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