Associate Director of Projects -Clinical Affairs

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Associate Director of Projects -Clinical Affairs

Department: NCCH Neurological Hospital SCHHS

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.

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Advertised Job Summary

The Office for Clinical Affairs at the University of South Carolina is seeking to hire an Associate Director of Projects to join our team.

The Associate Director serves as a strategic advisor, enterprise project leader, and operational integrator within the Office for Clinical Affairs. Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Hospital Planning and Integration, this highly visible role drives the execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives that advance the University’s clinical, academic, research, and healthcare transformation priorities.

This position functions as a senior-level coordination and implementation partner for executive leadership, ensuring alignment across major institutional initiatives, capital projects, and strategic partnerships. The role is responsible for establishing disciplined project governance, operational readiness, stakeholder alignment, and enterprise-wide coordination across a dynamic portfolio of initiatives, including the development and activation of the University of South Carolina Neurological Hospital, the Brain Health Network, and future clinical innovation programs.

The Associate Director will operate within highly matrixed environments involving healthcare executives, academic leadership, physicians, operational teams, architects, contractors, research leaders, and external partners. Success in this role requires exceptional executive presence, strategic thinking, organizational agility, and the ability to lead through influence while managing multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Project Management, Construction Management, Public Health, or related field preferred
• 8–10 years of experience in healthcare systems leadership, enterprise project management, hospital operations, or strategic program development preferred
• Experience supporting hospital construction, activation, operational readiness, or major capital projects preferred
• Experience within academic medical centers, neurological/neuroscience programs, rehabilitation hospitals, or specialty care environments preferred
• Experience supporting executive leadership and enterprise-level strategic initiatives preferred
• Experience working within highly matrixed organizations involving academic, clinical, operational, and public-sector stakeholders preferred
• Experience facilitating executive discussions, leading organizational change, and presenting to senior leadership or governing boards preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Exceptional project leadership, organizational, and execution capabilities
• Strong strategic thinking and operational problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage complex initiatives across multiple workstreams and stakeholder groups simultaneously
• Ability to influence alignment and drive progress without direct reporting authority
• Executive-level written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into concise executive summaries and recommendations
• Proficiency in project management software, dashboards, reporting tools, and operational tracking systems
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion in highly sensitive environments
• High degree of initiative, adaptability, and accountability in fast-paced, evolving organizational settings
• Strong facilitation, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity and support transformational organizational initiatives

Job Close Date
07/09/2026

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 9, 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

To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/207640