Program Coordinator II

Logo : Posting Number :

STA00978PO25

Job Family : Program Management

Job Function : Program Management

USC Market Title : Program Coordinator

Link to USC Market Title :

https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu / titles / 133640

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 :

Approved Starting Salary :

$54,165

Advertised Salary Range :

$54,165 - $60,000

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 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.

Veterans' Preference Statement :

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

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 :

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

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 : 30

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 : 30

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 : 30

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 : 30

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 : 30

No

Hazardous weather category :

Non-Essential

Number of Vacancies :

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 :

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Quicklink for Posting :

https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu / postings / 200163

EEO Statement :

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV / AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.