Head of Programme Management

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Posting Summary

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Posting Number

RTF00165PO26

USC Market Title
Program Coordinator

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Business Title (Internal Title)
Program Coordinator

Campus
Columbia

Work County
Richland

College/Division
Arnold School of Public Health

Department
ASPH Exercise Science

Anticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with experience

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
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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.
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South Carolina Retirement
Yes

State Insurance Programs
Yes

Annual Leave
Yes

Sick Leave
Yes
Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Department of Exercise Science is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Program Coordinator to support the successful implementation of several Arnold Healthy Kids Initiative research projects.
Working under general supervision, the Program Coordinator will coordinate the day-to-day operations of the studies by assisting with project planning, participant recruitment and retention, staff coordination, data collection activities, and regulatory compliance. The position plays a key role in maintaining project timelines, monitoring study quality, preparing Institutional Review Board (IRB) materials, and tracking research progress. The Program Coordinator will collaborate closely with investigators, research staff, and community partners to ensure projects are conducted efficiently, meet established milestones, and adhere to study protocols and regulatory requirements.
This position is ideal for a collaborative professional with strong organizational, communication, and project management skills who is passionate about supporting high-quality research.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

~ Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 1 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 working with young children.
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
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
08/16/2026

Position End Date
08/15/2027

Job Open Date
07/16/2026

Job Close Date
08/30/2026

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 August 30, 2026.
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