Program Coordinator

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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 February 21, 2026.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Type of Staff Position Staff Time-Limited (STL)

Basis 12 months

Job Search Category Administrative

About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Low country, 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.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Under general supervision, supports program projects for the School of Medicine-Columbia South Carolina Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare. This position will work closely with the Center’s directors and program managers to assure the execution of project plans, including establishing timelines and monitoring the achievement of milestones. Demonstrates commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and no prior work experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

• Prefer previous experience in coordinating programs, project management experience, from conception to delivery, and experience in public health, program evaluation, or health care systems preferred, but not required.
• Prefer strong experience in Microsoft package (to include Excel, Word, etc).
• Experience with computer-based documentation and communication.

• Ability to communicate effectively with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Coordinates Center programs focused on healthcare delivery, to include mobile healthcare units, telehealth, and other delivery programs. Coordinates with Center Program Managers on managing these programs, including providing technical assistance to programs, coordinating administrative support for programs and program managers. Performs onsite visits to funded programs, as needed. Serves as a liaison with the programs and the Center and works with the Center Research and Evaluation team for project impact assessment.
  
  Reports progress on these programs to the Center…