Project Manager, Marine Research Programs

University of South Carolina; Georgetown, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Retirement programs

Job summary

University of South Carolina’s Belle W. Baruch Institute seeks a Project Manager to advance strategic and operational initiatives supporting its programs, partnerships, and visibility in marine and coastal sciences.

The role will coordinate strategic planning, meetings, and events, facilitate communications, and help launch a new residential academic program, working closely with Institute leadership, faculty, staff, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1+ years of job related experience.
• Experience coordinating logistics for research initiatives or academic programs preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic planning and special initiatives with Institute leadership.
• Plan and manage scientific symposia and programming events.
• Support internal and external communications activity.
• Assist with development and launch of a new residential academic program.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff and external partners to turn strategic priorities into action.

Skills

Project coordination

Budget tracking

Written communication

Oral communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

University of South Carolina’s Belle W. Baruch Institute seeks a Project Manager to advance strategic and operational initiatives supporting its programs, partnerships, and visibility in marine and coastal sciences.

The role will coordinate strategic planning, meetings, and events, facilitate communications, and help launch a new residential academic program, working closely with Institute leadership, faculty, staff, and external partners.