SW&T Program Manager

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Logo Posting Number RTF00232PO26

USC Market Title Program Manager

Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156360

Business Title (Internal Title) SW&T Program Manager

Campus School of Medicine Columbia

Work County Richland

College/Division School of Medicine Columbia

Department SOMC Clinical Affairs

Anticipated Hiring Range $78,441 - $117,662

Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time

Hours per Week 37.5

Work Schedule Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis 12 months

Job Search Category Other Professional

About USC About 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 Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below

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 "Working at USC" 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.

South Carolina Retirement Yes

State Insurance Programs Yes

Annual Leave Yes

Sick Leave Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary Under minimal supervision, manages and coordinates projects for the School of Medicine’s South Carolina Center for Rural and Primary Health Care. Works closely with the Center’s Directors to assure the execution of project plans, including establishing timelines and monitoring the achievement of milestones. Manages the development of new programs and initiatives, and also provides administrative support for the Center’s Directors. Must demonstrate a commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.

Job Related Minimum Required Education And Experience

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

• Previous project management experience, from conception to delivery as well as experience in managing and coordinating programs.
• Experience in public health, program evaluation, or health care systems preferred.
• Strong experience in Microsoft package (to included Excel, Word, etc).
• Experience with computer-based documentation and communication.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish relationships and work collaboratively with local, state and federal agencies and associations.
• Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.

Job Duties Job Duty Program Support: Manages and coordinates the strategic workforce and training-funded programs for the SC Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare. Assists Center Directors in managing programs and communicating with programs in regard to progress. Serves as a liaison to departments and grantees to administer Center grants and contracts. Assists administrative team in contracting, invoicing, and reports from funded programs. Reports progress to the Center Directors on these programs. Anticipates ongoing program requirements and initiates the preparation of information to meet long-term goals and objectives. Assists with the preparation of proposals and reports, as needed.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time 35

Job Duty Program Development: In conjunction with the Center directors, develops and implements new programs consistent with the Center’s mission, including longitudinal educational initiatives and workforce training initiatives. Collaborates with outside agencies, organizations, and rural communities in developing, implementing, and facilitating program objectives.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time 35

Job Duty Student Initiative Support: Manages and coordinates undergraduate and graduate student experiences at the Center and participating universities. Develops new student initiatives and expands current initiatives to new universities.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time 15

Job Duty Administrative Support: Manages and coordinates administrative support for Center programs, as assigned. Coordinates meeting facilitation, distribution of information before and after meetings, follow-up of action items, coordination of schedules, and maintenance of the program calendars. Supports the development and facilitates the distribution of materials related to program activities.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time 10

Job Duty Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time 5

Position Attributes

Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

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. No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 01/04/2026

Position End Date Job Open Date 10/08/2026

Job Close Date 11/22/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant 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.

We are only accepting applications submitted by November 22, 2026.

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/214283

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