Research Program Coordinator

Cwstat; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina seeks a Research Program Coordinator to manage the Data Science Core for the SC INBRE and related NIH-funded initiatives. You will coordinate scheduling, logistics, and communications among investigators, staff, and partner institutions to meet grant objectives.

Responsibilities include tracking timelines and milestones, maintaining documentation for progress reports and renewals, and ensuring compliance with NIH/IRB policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a health-related field by time of appointment.
• Experience with NIH-funded training/research initiatives preferred.
• Strong organization and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of Data Science Core for NIH-funded programs.
• Assist with scheduling, logistics, and communications among investigators, staff, and partner institutions.
• Track project timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure grant objectives are met.
• Maintain project documentation and support reports, renewals, and related grants paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with NIH, institutional, and IRB policies for research conduct and data management.
• Assist with budgets, expenditures, and data collection for reporting.
• Prepare presentations, summaries, and dashboards highlighting outcomes.

Skills

Project coordination

Data management

Communication

Budget tracking

Education

Master’s degree in health-related field (statistics / biostatistics / data science)

Job description

University of South Carolina – Research Program Coordinator

Position Title Research Program Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day operations of Data Science Core for the SC INBRE and other related NIH-funded training/research initiatives.

Assist with scheduling, logistics, and communications among investigators, research staff, and partnering institutions.

Track project timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure adherence to grant objectives.

Maintain project documentation, including protocols, progress reports, and meeting minutes. Support the preparation and submission of progress reports, renewal applications, and other grant-related documentation.

Ensure compliance with NIH, institutional, and IRB policies for research conduct and data management.

Assist with tracking budgets, expenditures, and justifications in collaboration with administrative and fiscal staff. Oversee collection, organization, and entry of research and programmatic data for internal and external reporting.

Contribute to the preparation of presentations, summaries, and dashboards highlighting project outcomes.Oversee collection, organization, and entry of research and programmatic data for internal and external reporting.

Contribute to the preparation of presentations, summaries, and dashboards highlighting project outcomes.Serve as a liaison between SC INBRE leadership, collaborating institutions, and external partners.

Coordinate workshops, webinars, and meetings to support program activities and faculty development.

Develop and distribute communication materials such as newsletters, updates, and project briefsSupport faculty and student participants in research-related activities and documentation.

Contribute to the evaluation and dissemination of research outcomes, publications, and conference presentations.

Provide logistical and administrative support for training, outreach, and capacity-building initiatives.

Assist with strategic planning and special projects aligned with SC INBRE and NIH-funded training/research priorities.

Perform other related duties that contribute to the success of the program

Position Qualifications

Applicants must have a Master’s degree in a health-related field (e.g.,
statistics, biostatistics, and/or data science ) by the time of
appointment.

Salary Range 55000-64000

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