"Program Coordinator"

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Posting Number: RTF00189PO25

USC Market Title: Research Program Coordinator

Link to USC Market Title: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156417

Business Title (Internal Title): Program Coordinator

Campus: Columbia

Work County: Richland

College/Division: Arnold School of Public Health

Department: ASPH Exercise Science

Advertised Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Hours per Week: 37.5

Work Schedule: Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. The position requires occasional local and regional travel (with reimbursement per university policies) as well as availability during evenings and weekends to support data collection activities.

Type of Staff Position: Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis: 12 months

Job Search Category: Other

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.

South Carolina Retirement: Yes

State Insurance Programs: Yes

Annual Leave: Yes

Sick Leave: Yes

Advertised Job Summary: National Institutes of Health-funded clinical trial, Veggie Vouchers, is seeking a highly organized and motivated Program Coordinator to support and manage the day-to-day operations of assigned research projects. This role will oversee project staff, ensure quality assurance in study-related activities, and help drive successful execution of research protocols. Key responsibilities include: Coordinating recruitment, retention, and data collection protocols. Training, supervising, and evaluating data collection staff. Tracking study activities and maintaining detailed records. Preparing and submitting IRB materials. Developing and managing schedules to ensure timely completion of tasks. Presenting project updates in meetings with investigators, staff, and community partners. The position requires occasional local and regional travel (with reimbursement per university policies) as well as availability during evenings and weekends to support data collection activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative research environment and is passionate about advancing impactful studies.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience: Master’s degree in area of research specialty.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Public Health, or related field, and 1 year of related research program experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Expertise in the use of basic exercise testing equipment, personal computers, and the Internet. A working knowledge of the Microsoft Office package. Experience or interest in nutrition in children or youth. Strong verbal communication skills and ability to effectively interact with school and doctor’s office personnel, children and adolescents, parents, and the community at large.

• 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 said protocols and procedures. Essential Function: Yes Percentage of Time: 25
• 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: 30
• Job Duty: Supervise, evaluate, and oversee work assignments of staff members. Ensure data collection and participant communication tasks are completed promptly. Ensure project documentation is maintained appropriately, and updates are reported regularly 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: 10

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

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 10/01/2025

Job Open Date: 08/28/2025

Job Close Date: 10/12/2025

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 October 12, 2025.

Quicklink for Posting: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193940

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