Research Program Manager

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 7086542
Agency: University of South Carolina
Opening Date: 04/21/2026
Closing Date: 6/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: UK11
Position Number:: 7086542
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: Unclassified
Opening Date: 04/21/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Your application must be submitted online at Google Chrome must be used as the preferred internet browser to enter the applicant portal. QuickLink (Place in Browser):
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
Research Program Manager

Department: CON College of Nursing

Advertised Salary Range:

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

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.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

Advertised Job Summary

The University of South Carolina College of Nursing invites applications for a full-time, on-site Research Program Manager To provide strategic and operational leadership for the Center for Advancing Chronic Care Outcomes through Research and Innovation (ACORN ) portfolio of funded and unfunded research activities. This role exercises independent judgement over day-to-day administrative and research operations, regulatory compliance, grant management, direct personnel supervision, and coordination among investigators, staff, community partners, and funding agencies. The Research Program Manager serves as the primary liaison between principal investigators, institutional offices, and external stakeholders to ensure research excellence, compliance, and sustainability. This role provides mentorship to early-career faculty, doctoral students, and interdisciplinary research teams by independently advising on regulatory compliance, NIH documents, implementation, and dissemination. The position strengthens CON research capacity, ensuring compliance, integrity, and scholarly productivity, and contributes to research infrastructure and center-level fiscal oversight. This position operates at a professional, managerial level with direct supervision of research staff, fiduciary, research and regulatory responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Previous research experience.
• Must have verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to work independently and attend well to details.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• May have knowledge in equipment, data analysis, professional clinical processes, or other specific areas related to the field of research.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data using inferential techniques.
• Ability to present information effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Knowledge of environmental and nutritional requirements for laboratory animals.

Job Close Date

07/15/2026

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 July 15, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

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