SW&T Program Manager

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia invites applications for a SW&T Program Manager to oversee strategic workforce and training-funded programs within the SC Center for Rural and Primary Health Care. This full-time role collaborates with Center Directors to ensure timely execution of project plans and milestones.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience; strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and program management skills are

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
• Project management experience from conception to delivery and experience coordinating programs.
• Experience in public health, program evaluation, or health care systems preferred.
• Strong experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc).
• Experience with computer-based documentation and communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively, with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish relationships and work collaboratively with local, state and federal agencies and associations.
• Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Program Support: Manages and coordinates the strategic workforce and training-funded programs for the SC Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare. Assists Center Directors in managing programs and communicating with programs in regard to progress. Serves as a liaison to departments and grantees to administer Center grants and contracts. Assists administrative team in contracting, invoicing, and reports from funded programs. Reports progress to the Center Directors on these programs. Anticipates ongoing program requirements and initiates the preparation of information to meet long-term goals and objectives. Assists with the preparation of proposals and reports, as needed.

Skills

Project management

Public health experience

Health care systems

Communication skills

Relationships building

Ethics/compliance

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Logo: Posting Number: RTF00232PO26

USC Market Title: Program Manager

Link to USC Market Title: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156360

Business Title (Internal Title): SW&T Program Manager

Campus: School of Medicine Columbia

Work County: Richland

College/Division: School of Medicine Columbia

Department: SOMC Clinical Affairs

Anticipated Hiring Range: $78,441 - $117,662

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Hours per Week: 37.5

Type of Staff Position: Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis: 12 months

Job Search Category: Other Professional

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.

South Carolina Retirement: Yes

State Insurance Programs: Yes

Annual Leave: Yes

Sick Leave: Yes

Advertised Job Summary: Under minimal supervision, manages and coordinates projects for the School of Medicine’s South Carolina Center for Rural and Primary Health Care. Works closely with the Center’s Directors to assure the execution of project plans, including establishing timelines and monitoring the achievement of milestones. Manages the development of new programs and initiatives, and also provides administrative support for the Center’s Directors. Must demonstrate a commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous project management experience, from conception to delivery as well as experience in managing and coordinating programs.
• Experience in public health, program evaluation, or health care systems preferred.
• Strong experience in Microsoft package (to included Excel, Word, etc).
• Experience with computer-based documentation and communication.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish relationships and work collaboratively with local, state and federal agencies and associations.
• Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.

Job Duty

Program Support: Manages and coordinates the strategic workforce and training‑funded programs for the SC Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare. Assists Center Directors in managing programs and communicating with programs in regard to progress. Serves as a liaison to departments and grantees to administer Center grants and contracts. Assists administrative team in contracting, invoicing, and reports from funded programs. Reports progress to the Center Directors on these programs. Anticipates ongoing program requirements and initiates the preparation of information to meet long‑term goals and objectives. Assists with the preparation of proposals and reports, as needed.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 35

Job Duty

Program Development: In conjunction with the Center directors, develops and implements new programs consistent with the Center’s mission, including longitudinal educational initiatives and workforce training initiatives. Collaborates with outside agencies, organizations, and rural communities in developing, implementing, and facilitating program objectives.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 35

Job Duty

Student Initiative Support: Manages and coordinates undergraduate and graduate student experiences at the Center and participating universities. Develops new student initiatives and expands current initiatives to new universities.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 15

Job Duty

Administrative Support: Manages and coordinates administrative support for Center programs, as assigned. Coordinates meeting facilitation, distribution of information before and after meetings, follow-up of action items, coordination of schedules, and maintenance of the program calendars. Supports the development and facilitates the distribution of materials related to program activities.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 10

Job Duty

Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 5

Hazardous weather category: Non‑Essential

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: 1

Desired Start Date: 01/04/2026

Job Open Date: 10/08/2026

Job Close Date: 11/22/2026

Open Until Filled: No

EEO Statement: 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.