Program Coordinator II

Posting Number

STA00978PO25

Job Family

Program Management

Job Function

Program Management

USC Market Title

Program Coordinator

Link to USC Market Title

Job Level

P2 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title)

Program Coordinator II

Campus

Columbia

Work County

Richland

College/Division

College of Arts and Sciences

Department

CAS Psychology

State Pay Band

6

Approved Starting Salary

$54,165

Advertised Salary Range

$54,165 - $60,000

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm with one hour lunch.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis

12 months

Job Search Category

Other Professional

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.

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The role supports the research center's mission by collaborating with leadership to plan, execute, and assess a wide range of center events – including external speaker series, monthly gatherings, and faculty retreats – and by preparing summary reports and program evaluations. This position manages all internal and external communications across web platforms, social media, newsletters, and university channels to elevate the center's visibility. It also develops and implements university-wide initiatives that promote engagement while fostering strong relationships with community partners through coordination of Advisory Board meetings, community-focused events, and maintenance of the center's research registry. Additionally, the role oversees the development and upkeep of critical center resources, including faculty databases, shared grant materials, listservs, contact lists, and community resource guides, ensuring efficient operations and sustained collaboration across campus and community networks.

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

• The applicant must demonstrate the ability to contribute to the success of programs designed with specific, strategically aligned objectives, whether supporting a single initiative or multiple related projects.
• The applicant should be skilled in interpreting and applying rules, regulations, and plans; resolving problems; and communicating results effectively with personnel at all levels.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to prepare reports and deliver presentations, and the capability to guide or support staff are essential.
• The applicant must also be proficient with technology, able to apply sound decision-making, and adept at problem solving to support the development, implementation, and ongoing operations of program activities.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Work with research center leadership team to develop, plan, execute, and evaluate center events, including external speaker series, monthly events, and faculty retreats, and prepare summary reports and program evaluations.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

30

Job Duty

Manage internal and external communications across the web (university and center websites), social media, newsletters, and university channels.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

30

Job Duty

Develop and implement university events and initiatives to increase center visibility and foster campus-wide involvement.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

10

Job Duty

Facilitate engagement of community partners by organizing Advisory Board meetings, maintaining partnerships with community groups, planning community-focused events, and growing the center research registry.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

10

Job Duty

Build and maintain research center resources, including center faculty databases, research registry, shared grant documents, listservs, contact lists, community resource guides.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

10

Job Duty

Coordinate and support administrative functions, including leadership meetings (scheduling, agendas, minutes), annual reports, fiscal reports, and resource allocation summaries.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

5

Job Duty

Contribute to the success of the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences by performing all other duties as assigned.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

5

Position Attributes

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.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive

No

Hazardous weather category

Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

01/01/2026

Job Open Date

12/18/2025

Job Close Date

02/01/2026

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 February 1, 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

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