University of South Carolina
Program Coordinator II
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $54K - $60K
💻 Other
🗓️ September 23rd, 2025
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Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Program Coordinator II. This role involves providing day-to-day administrative, fiscal, operational, and implementation oversight for an NIH-funded study on chronic illness management in underserved areas. The coordinator supervises research staff and student volunteers, leads participant recruitment, and ensures compliance with protocols, policies, and regulatory requirements under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
Highlights
- Manage daily operations and oversee compliance with study protocols and timelines.
- Supervise research staff and student volunteers involved in the project.
- Lead and implement participant recruitment and retention strategies.
- Develop and maintain study-specific REDCap databases and ensure data quality control.
- Produce reports including intervention dose, fidelity, attendance, and safety data for the PI and regulatory boards.
- Order study materials, process participant compensation, and manage study budget reporting.
- Required proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and REDCap software.
- Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a related field with at least two years of related experience; master's degree and clinical trials experience preferred.
- Position offers a salary range of $54,165 to $60,000 with eligibility for state retirement and insurance benefits.
- Position is full-time (37.5 hours per week) with a standard schedule and occasional need for flexible hours and travel.
Program Coordinator II Full Description
Program Coordinator II
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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 September 22,2025.
Posting Details
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Posting Summary
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Posting Number | RTF00185PO25
USC Market Title | Program Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156366
Business Title (Internal Title) | Program Coordinator II
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | College of Nursing
Department | CON Biobehvrl Hlth & Nursing Practice
Advertised Salary Range | $54,165- $60,000
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Type of Staff Position | Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Other Professional
Posting Number | RTF00185PO25
USC Market Title | Program Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156366
Business Title (Internal Title) | Program Coordinator II
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | College of Nursing
Department | CON Biobehvrl Hlth & Nursing Practice
Advertised Salary Range | $54,165- $60,000
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Type of Staff Position | Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Other Professional
About USC
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.
Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below
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. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
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. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
South Carolina Retirement | Yes
State Insurance Programs | Yes
Annual Leave | Yes
Sick Leave | Yes
State Insurance Programs | Yes
Annual Leave | Yes
Sick Leave | Yes
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | Assist the PI in maintaining the overall scientific integrity of an NIH-funded study that seeks to improve current and future chronic illness management among adults living with Chronic illness and their caregivers (care partners) in medically underserved and rural areas of South Carolina. Under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Project Coordinator will provide day-to-day administrative, fiscal, operational, and implementation oversight of the project, as well as supervise the research staff and student volunteers, and lead participant recruitment while ensuring compliance with the study protocol, operating policies and procedures, study timelines, as well as with applicable institutional IRB policies and procedures, Federal regulations, and Sponsor requirements.
Assist the PI in maintaining the overall scientific integrity of an NIH-funded study. Works closely with the PI to ensure that protocols are followed. Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of study implementation and monitoring compliance. Supervises data collection related to the study; reviews data for inconsistencies and missing information (quality control); and assists in producing project updates and reports. Responsible for monitoring weekly reports of intervention dose, fidelity, and attendance. Responsible for implementing the recruitment plan and overseeing recruitment and retention.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in public health, or a healthcare related field; clinical trials experience. Experience in a leadership/supervisor role.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Self-motivated, organized, and able to accomplish work independently according to identified timelines and deadlines within a specified budget. A high proficiency with commonly used computer software, Microsoft Office including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and REDCap. Able to communicate effectively and can work with diverse clinical and community populations and interact with the general public and community partners in a professional and courteous manner. This position requires occasional travel to off-site locations for meetings. Flexibility in work schedule to include evening hours and occasional weekends.
Assist the PI in maintaining the overall scientific integrity of an NIH-funded study. Works closely with the PI to ensure that protocols are followed. Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of study implementation and monitoring compliance. Supervises data collection related to the study; reviews data for inconsistencies and missing information (quality control); and assists in producing project updates and reports. Responsible for monitoring weekly reports of intervention dose, fidelity, and attendance. Responsible for implementing the recruitment plan and overseeing recruitment and retention.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in public health, or a healthcare related field; clinical trials experience. Experience in a leadership/supervisor role.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Self-motivated, organized, and able to accomplish work independently according to identified timelines and deadlines within a specified budget. A high proficiency with commonly used computer software, Microsoft Office including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and REDCap. Able to communicate effectively and can work with diverse clinical and community populations and interact with the general public and community partners in a professional and courteous manner. This position requires occasional travel to off-site locations for meetings. Flexibility in work schedule to include evening hours and occasional weekends.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Develops and Maintains study-specific REDCap study databases; completes data entry and coordinates study data entry across study team members; performs data entry and compliance validation queries; notifies PI of deficiencies and works with study team members to resolve problems.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Leads the implementation of the study recruitment plan, and promptly recommends to the PI the needed plan changes to meet study target recruitment goals.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Oversight of research personnel, provide training to study staff in study protocols and fidelity monitoring, and assist with study evaluation processes.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Solicits and gathers participant accrual, adherence, adverse events, and safety data, and produces weekly PI reports, semi-annual Data Safety Monitoring Board reports, and annual IRB Continuing Review and Sponsor Progress reports.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Develops and maintains standard operating policy and procedure manuals, study recruitment and advertising materials; maintains IRB study binders and inventory control.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Orders study materials and processes and verifies the receipt of compensation payments to participants in accordance with study protocols, including dispensing and reconciling accounts. Produces monthly PI budget report.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Ensuring compliance with the study protocol, operating policies and procedures, study timelines, as well as with applicable institutional IRB policies and procedures, Federal regulations, and Sponsor requirements.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Leads the implementation of the study recruitment plan, and promptly recommends to the PI the needed plan changes to meet study target recruitment goals.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Oversight of research personnel, provide training to study staff in study protocols and fidelity monitoring, and assist with study evaluation processes.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Solicits and gathers participant accrual, adherence, adverse events, and safety data, and produces weekly PI reports, semi-annual Data Safety Monitoring Board reports, and annual IRB Continuing Review and Sponsor Progress reports.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Develops and maintains standard operating policy and procedure manuals, study recruitment and advertising materials; maintains IRB study binders and inventory control.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Orders study materials and processes and verifies the receipt of compensation payments to participants in accordance with study protocols, including dispensing and reconciling accounts. Produces monthly PI budget report.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Ensuring compliance with the study protocol, operating policies and procedures, study timelines, as well as with applicable institutional IRB policies and procedures, Federal regulations, and Sponsor requirements.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10
Position Attributes
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
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
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date |
Position End Date |
Job Open Date | 08/21/2025
Job Close Date | 09/22/2025
Open Until Filled | No
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 September 22,2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193665
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Desired Start Date |
Position End Date |
Job Open Date | 08/21/2025
Job Close Date | 09/22/2025
Open Until Filled | No
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 September 22,2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193665
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have at least a Master's degree in related field and 1 year related experience, or bachelor's degree in related field and 3 years related experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Your cover letter will serve as your writing sample as required for this position. Do you understand this and can confirm the cover letter you have submitted is a great example of letters you will be able to generate on our behalf.
- Yes
- No
- * This position requires careful attention to detail as well as managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Tell us how you stay organized.
(Open Ended Question) - * Do you have any supervisory and leadership experience? If so, please summarize this experience.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Other Supporting Documents
- List of References and Contact Information
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