SW&T Program Manager — Rural Health Initiatives

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina is seeking a SW&T Program Manager to oversee and coordinate projects for the School of Medicine's South Carolina Center for Rural and Primary Health Care. You will work with Directors to ensure timely execution of plans and milestones, and help develop new programs with administrative support.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication, collaboration with agencies, and a commitment to compliance with policies and regulations across state and federal

Qualifications

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with local, state and federal agencies.
• Commitment to lawful and ethical business practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate projects for the School of Medicine's Center for Rural and Primary Health Care.
• Work closely with Center Directors to set timelines and monitor milestones.
• Develop new programs and initiatives and provide administrative support.

Skills

Effective communication

Stakeholder management

Compliance and ethics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

SW&T Program Manager Department: SOMC Clinical Affairs Part/Full Time: Full Time Advertised Salary Range: About UofSC 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. 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.
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.

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.

Job Close Date 11/22/2026 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 22, 2026. To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9886248 EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. je-31a940eca3f141ba8fe5e5a0a6136ad0