UNIV - Program Coordinator II - Psychiatry: Addiction Sciences Division

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking a Program Development & Training Specialist to support curriculum development and program evaluation for youth programs. This role involves creating instructional content, managing outreach initiatives, and conducting training.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of instructional design experience, preferably in a higher education or public health setting. Applications from those with expertise in engaging adolescents and young adults are particularly welcome.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years professional experience as an instructional designer.
• 2 years experience in higher education, public health, or a research-focused environment.
• Ability to plan and manage instructional design projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Support curriculum development, program evaluation, and implementation.
• Develop, promote, and integrate MUSC Youth Collaborative Programs.
• Create and maintain instructional content and reference guides.

Skills

Experience working with adolescents and young adults

Instructional design

Graphic design or video editing tools

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Job Description Summary

This candidate will work directly with Drs. Lindsay Squeglia, Kathryn Gex, Anna Kirkland, and Lindsay Meredith as a Program Development & Training Specialist with the Youth Collaborative at the Medical University of South Carolina. The candidate’s main responsibility will be to support the curriculum development, program evaluation, and program implementation of our youth programs. This includes all Youth Collaborative outreach, education, and workforce development programs. Current examples include: Just Say Know (a neuroscience-based substance use prevention program) and the Teen Science Ambassador/Biomedical Science Education Program (workforce development programs for high school students).

Responsibilities

• Develop, promote, integrate, and support MUSC Youth Collaborative Programs (35%)
• Work independently to create and maintain instructional content and reference guides to support the integration and delivery of programs.
• Oversee and manage school engagement, community outreach, promotion, education initiatives, and recruitment for programs.
• Develop interactive and engaging presentations to showcase the programs.
• Solicit input and feedback from instructors, community members, school contacts, and students on program direction.
• Assist in data collection and development of program evaluation surveys, curriculum surveys, and lead focus groups.
• Advises and provides creative solutions to study team members based on instructional goals.
• Monitor and incorporate ongoing developments in adolescent substance use and mental health research and maintain high instructional design quality.
• Organize trainings on new presentations, programs, systems, and technologies; ensure facilitators are fully prepared.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive training curriculum and materials, including facilitator guides, instructional resources, and hands‑on practice opportunities.
• Coach and mentor instructors on effective facilitation techniques, age‑appropriate communication strategies, and best practices for engagement.
• Conduct observations and assessments of program delivery to ensure quality assurance and adherence to standards.
• Track facilitator progress and training outcomes, report findings to leadership for continuous improvement.
• Prioritize regular content reviews and updates; participate in program evaluation reviews.
• Perform quality assurance testing of all program materials before release.
• Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans for programs (35% Strategic communication).
• Collaborate to identify key messages, target audiences, and channels; align with organizational goals.
• Create compelling content (social media posts, press releases, articles, blog posts, multimedia materials).
• Maintain program websites and promotional materials for physical and social spaces.
• Establish and maintain contacts and relationships with community organizations.
• Collaborate with partners to ensure event success and attendance.
• Familiarize with inclusion/exclusion criteria of research studies to target demographics.
• Maintain updated contact list of program contacts and vendors.
• Lead and organize program meetings; prepare reports and project updates.
• Design, develop, and support high‑quality online, hybrid, and face‑to‑face programs with study team members.
• Provide consultation and advice on revisions and updates to content.
• Identify, research, and cultivate philanthropic relationships; assist in grant proposals and sponsorship requests (20% Philanthropic Engagement).
• Collaborate with development office to strategize funding opportunities and maintain donor records.
• Represent Youth Collaborative at fundraising events and conferences.
• Contribute to annual impact reports, newsletters, and donor updates.
• Support sponsorship packages and naming opportunities.
• Develop accessible templates; assist with curriculum administration (10% Other duties).
• Prepare and update documents and reports for annual Research Performance Progress Report.
• Coordinate purchasing, vendor contracts, and reimbursement with business office.

Preferred Training & Experience

• Experience working with adolescents and young adults.
• At least 5 years professional experience as an instructional designer and at least 2 years in higher education, public health, or a research‑focused environment.
• Experience working closely with subject matter experts to design courses for in‑person, online, and hybrid formats.
• Experience with graphic design or video editing tools.
• Knowledge of fundamental instructional, multimedia, eLearning, and graphic design principles.
• Ability to research, analyze, and communicate complex information.
• Ability to independently plan and manage instructional design projects.
• Organized, responsive, team‑oriented, reliable, and detail‑oriented.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, sponsors, health care professionals, teachers, and community members.
• Experience designing courses within a Learning Management System (LMS).
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including proofreading and producing error‑free content.

Minimum Requirements

A bachelor's degree and two years relevant program experience.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform job functions in an upright, seated, walking/mobile position; work indoors and outdoors in all weather; perform repetitive movements; reach in all directions; lift up to 15 lbs.; maintain vision and hearing acuity.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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