Partner Relations Manager

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina is seeking a qualified professional to support the Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare in Columbia. This role focuses on engaging external partners, coordinating with leadership and staff, and advancing development projects while communicating program activities and impact.

It requires a Master’s degree with 4+ years in healthcare policy, strong written and oral communication, and excellent organizational skills to build relationships and ensure ethical,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field and 4 years of healthcare policy experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support the School of Medicine-Columbia Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare Director and staff in engaging with external partners and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with center directors, operations manager and program team to support public relations, development projects and impact communications.
• Ensure compliance with policies and ethically conduct business while expanding research activities.

Skills

Healthcare policy

Policy analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

About UofSC

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.

Department

SOMC Clinical Affairs

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Advertised Job Summary

Under general supervision, supports the School of Medicine-Columbia, South Carolina Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare Director and staff to effectively engage with the center's various external partners and stakeholders. Collaborates closely with the Center's directors, operations manager and program team to support Center public and stakeholder relations, communicating program activities and impact, and other development projects. Demonstrates commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations. This position is established in support of expanded research activities.

Required Education and Experience

• Master's Degree and 4 years related experience in healthcare policy, governmental operations, policy analysis.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of office management policies, practices and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Excellent organizational, written/oral communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.

Job Close Date

11/12/2026

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 12, 2026.

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

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