SW&T Program Manager

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

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.