Research Program Coordinator

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Posting Summary


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Posting Number
RTF00126PO26


USC Market Title
Research Program Coordinator


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Business Title (Internal Title)
Research Program Coordinator


Campus
Columbia


Work County
Richland


College/Division
Arnold School of Public Health


Department
ASPH Exercise Science


Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary commensurate with experience


Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time
Full Time


Hours per Week
37.5


Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm.
• Some evening and weekend hours may be required to support grant-related activities and project needs.

Type of Staff Position
Staff Research Grant (SRGP)


Basis
12 months


Job Search Category
Other

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 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


The Arnold Healthy Kids Initiative seeks a Research Program Coordinator to support funded public health research projects. This position is responsible for coordinating day-to-day research activities, participant recruitment and retention, data collection, regulatory compliance, and communication with community partners and funding agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate research project operations and timelines.
• Develop and implement participant recruitment and retention strategies.
• Prepare and submit IRB applications and related compliance documents.
• Train and support research staff on study protocols and procedures.
• Manage project records, data collection activities, and progress reports.
• Collaborate with investigators, community partners, and stakeholders to ensure project success.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful public health research in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support project activities.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Expertise in the use of computers and the Internet.
• A working knowledge of the Microsoft Office package.
• Experience or interest in sleep in children or youth.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to effectively interact with parents, community partner personnel, children, and the community at large.

Job Duties


Job Duty


Develop, in coordination with study PIs, recruitment and retention protocols and procedures for research studies related to public health programs. Development of protocols will lead to the preparation and submission of Institutional Review Board (IRB) materials to the University's Office of Research Compliance. Train and evaluate data-collection staff on the protocols and procedures.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
20%


Job Duty


Coordinate and manage day-to-day activities of assigned research projects, with an emphasis on recruitment, retention, and data collection, to maintain continuity of the project and ensure all milestones are met appropriately and promptly.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
40%


Job Duty


Supports the coordination of staff work assignments to help ensure timely completion of data collection and participant communication activities. Maintains organized project documentation and assists with preparing and submitting regular updates to the funding agency.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
25%


Job Duty


Organize, attend, and participate in community partner meetings to present progress reports of grant activities to investigators and staff.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
10%


Job Duty


Other duties as assigned

Essential Function
No


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

Position End Date

Job Open Date
06/08/2026


Job Close Date
07/23/2026


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 July 23, 2026.

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