Partner Relations Manager

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina in Columbia seeks a Partner Relations Manager to support the Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare’s external partnerships and stakeholder engagement. The role works with directors, staff, and operations to communicate program activities, impact, and development projects.

The position emphasizes ethical business conduct, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to expand research activities in the medical school network.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Office management policies

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organization

Written communication

Oral communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Partner Relations Manager Department: SOMC Clinical Affairs Part/Full Time: Full Time Advertised Salary Range: 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. 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.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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 on 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.

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.