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Posting Summary
Logo Posting Number RTF00165PO26 USC Market Title Program Coordinator Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156365 Business Title (Internal Title) Program Coordinator Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Arnold School of Public Health Department ASPH Exercise Science Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP) Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other
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South Carolina Retirement Yes State Insurance Programs Yes Annual Leave Yes Sick Leave Yes
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The Department of Exercise Science is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Program Coordinator to support the successful implementation of several Arnold Healthy Kids Initiative research projects.
Working under general supervision, the Program Coordinator will coordinate the day-to-day operations of the studies by assisting with project planning, participant recruitment and retention, staff coordination, data collection activities, and regulatory compliance. The position plays a key role in maintaining project timelines, monitoring study quality, preparing Institutional Review Board (IRB) materials, and tracking research progress. The Program Coordinator will collaborate closely with investigators, research staff, and community partners to ensure projects are conducted efficiently, meet established milestones, and adhere to study protocols and regulatory requirements.
This position is ideal for a collaborative professional with strong organizational, communication, and project management skills who is passionate about supporting high-quality research.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Job Duties
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 the protocols and procedures.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 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 40 Job Duty
Supports the coordination of staff work assignments to help ensure timely completion of data collection and participant communication activities. Maintains organized project documentation and assists with preparing and submitting regular updates 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 Yes Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
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
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/16/2026 Position End Date 08/15/2027 Job Open Date 07/16/2026 Job Close Date 08/30/2026 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 August 30, 2026.
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/209387 EEO Statement
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