Project Manager, Marine & Coastal Science Programs

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina's Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences is seeking a Project Manager to work with Institute leadership to advance strategic and operational initiatives in marine and coastal research.

The role coordinates planning, symposia, events, and communications, and supports development of a new residential academic program, collaborating with faculty, staff, and external partners to turn priorities into action.

Qualifications

• Required education and experience for the role.
• Experience coordinating logistics for research initiatives or academic programs.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advance high-impact strategic and operational initiatives.
• Support strategic planning, coordinate symposia and events.
• Develop and launch a new residential academic program.
• Transform strategic priorities into coordinated action.

Skills

Marine science

Coastal science

Project coordination

Timeline tracking

Budget tracking

Written communication

Oral communication

Independent work

Relationship building

Job description

The University of South Carolina's Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences is seeking a Project Manager to work with Institute leadership to advance strategic and operational initiatives in marine and coastal research.

The role coordinates planning, symposia, events, and communications, and supports development of a new residential academic program, collaborating with faculty, staff, and external partners to turn priorities into action.