Program Assistant

University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina seeks a dedicated staff researcher to support the School Behavioral Health Academy projects and help advance dissemination and implementation efforts across the state.

You will assist the Project Manager and PIs with updating and creating LMS courses, marketing and social media outreach, and coordinating coaching interactions while providing updated data to inform decisions.

Qualifications

• No specific education or experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; knowledge of school behavioral health best practices.
• Excellent written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide implementation support and on-site technical assistance for the School Behavioral Health Academy’s courses and certificate programs.
• Monitor user progress through learning content; prepare for meetings with staff, school districts, and the Statewide Advisory Board; develop data collection tools; and create reports and presentations using Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Prepare, organize, and disseminate project materials under the direction of the Project Manager and support implementation activities by ensuring materials are accurate, accessible, and distributed to appropriate stakeholders.
• Coordinate all aspects of student intern and volunteer engagement, including recruitment, interviewing, training, and assignment of laboratory responsibilities.
• Support the coordination of meetings and conferences for Communities of Practice, as directed by the Program Manager and Principal Investigators.
• Perform other duties and project-related activities as assigned, including assisting with grant reports, attending conferences, and preparing project documentation.

Skills

Behavioral health knowledge

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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, 2026.

• Standard schedule is Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with one hour for lunch.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Type of Staff Position

Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis

12 months

Job Search Category

Other Professional

About USC

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.

Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below

The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

South Carolina Retirement

Yes

State Insurance Programs

Yes

Annual Leave Yes

Sick Leave Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

This position will assist Project Manager and PIs in achieving all project deliverables. Tasks will include updating and creating learning management system courses, creating marketing and social media outreach to promote dissemination, and supporting project coaches with coordinating coaching interactions and providing updated data.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

No specific education or experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Knowledge of and experience in school behavioral health best practices. Individuals with lived experience are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of school behavioral health best practices. Excellent written communication and organizational skills.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Provide implementation support and on-site technical assistance for the School Behavioral Health Academy’s courses and certificate programs. Monitor user progress through learning content; prepare for meetings with staff, school districts, and the Statewide Advisory Board; develop data collection tools; and creating reports and professional presentations using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time

Percentage of Time 40

Job Duty

Prepare, organize, and disseminate physical and electronic project materials under the direction of the Project Manager and support implementation activities by ensuring materials are accurate, accessible, and distributed to appropriate project stakeholders in a timely manner.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time

Percentage of Time 25

Job Duty

Coordinate all aspects of student intern and volunteer engagement, including recruitment, interviewing, training, and assignment of laboratory responsibilities.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time

Percentage of Time 20

Job Duty

Support the coordination of meetings and conferences for Communities of Practice, as directed by the Program Manager and Principal Investigators.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time

Percentage of Time 10

Job Duty

Perform other duties and project-related activities as assigned, including assisting with grant reports, attending conferences, and preparing project documentation.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time

Percentage of Time 5

Position Attributes

Hazardous weather category

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.

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

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 11/01/2026

Position End Date

Position End Date 06/30/2028

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/16/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/30/2026

Open Until Filled No

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, 2026.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information