Program Coordinator
Logo: Posting Number: STA00843PO25
Job Family: Program Management
Job Function: Program Management
USC Market Title: Program Coordinator
Link To USC Market Title: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133636
Job Level: P1 – Professional
Business Title (Internal Title): Program Coordinator
Campus: Columbia
Work County: Richland
College/Division: Arnold School of Public Health
Department: ASPH Office of Research
State Pay Band: 6
Approved Starting Salary: $49,396
Advertised Salary Range: $49,396-$74,094
Location of Vacancy: SC
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. Basis : 12 months
Job Search Category: Administrative
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Advertised Job Summary: The Arnold School of Public Health, Office of Research seeks a highly motivated program coordinator to support institutional research priorities through strategic communications, data visualization, and leadership development programming. This position will play a key role in enhancing the visibility of research activities and supporting faculty and staff professional development and leadership growth.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced skills in data visualization and reporting.
- Experience developing and implementing faculty or staff professional development programs.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: N/A
Job Duty: Communications Develops and manages communication strategies that highlight research achievements and priorities (e.g., write content for OoR newsletters, reports, and presentations). Ensures all messaging is consistent and aligns with ASPH vision and mission. Provides logistical and administrative support for projects and initiatives.
Essential Function: Yes
Percentage Of Time: 20
Job Duty: Data Visualization Designs and maintains dashboards, infographics, and reports that communicate research data clearly and supports strategic initiatives. Monitors and reports on research metrics, including funding, publications, and collaborations.
Percentage Of Time: 30
Job Duty: Leadership Development & Professional Development Planning Coordinates and evaluates research-focused events, workshops, and symposia. Assists in the design and coordination of leadership development initiatives for faculty and staff members. Supports curriculum development, workshop facilitation, and participant engagement. Helps track and evaluate program participation and individual and school-level outcomes.
Percentage Of Time: 50
Safety Sensitive Or Security Sensitive: No
Hazardous Weather Category: Non-Essential
Number Of Vacancies: 1
Job Open Date: 10/16/2025
Job Close Date: 11/30/2025
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 November 30, 2025. Quicklink For Posting: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/196426
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