University of South Carolina is hiring a Program Manager UME. The Program Manager will oversee and optimize the administrative and academic operations supporting the Undergraduate Medical Education programs at the School of Medicine Columbia. They will supervise staff, manage complex educational logistics, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead projects to maintain high-quality undergraduate medical education.
Highlights
Manage day-to-day operations and coordinate academic and administrative functions of undergraduate medical education programs.
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, including LCME, and maintain records for audits and reviews.
Lead operational projects to improve workflows, adopt new technologies, and enhance cross-functional processes.
Analyze program data, manage budgets, vendor contracts, and allocate educational resources.
Supervise, train, and evaluate coordinators and administrative staff, fostering teamwork and continuous improvement.
Represent the department on internal committees and participate in collaborative projects.
Requires bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of certification, training, and education.
Preferred qualifications include a master's degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or related fields and experience in undergraduate medical education administration.
Proficiency with budgeting, university procurement, educational technology, learning management systems, and data reporting tools.
Salary range: $72,093 - $108,139 with a full-time, 12-month work schedule of 37.5 hours per week.
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 August 25, 2025.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Logo | Posting Number | STA00554PO25 Job Family | Program Management Job Function | Program Management USC Market Title | Program Manager Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133616 Job Level | M1 - Managerial Business Title (Internal Title) | Program Manager UME Campus | Columbia Work County | Richland College/Division | School of Medicine Columbia Department | SOMC Undergraduate Medical Education State Pay Band | 8 Approved Starting Salary | $72,093 Advertised Salary Range | $72,093 - $108,139 Location of Vacancy | Part/Full Time | Full Time Hours per Week | 37.5 Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. 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 FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), 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 USC 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.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | Program Manager for Undergraduate Medical Education is responsible for managing and optimizing the administrative and academic operations that support Undergraduate Medical Education programs at the School of Medicine Columbia. This role plays a critical leadership function in ensuring program quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Under limited supervision of the Associate Dean of Medical Education, the Program Manager will supervise administrative staff, manage complex educational logistics, and manage day-to-day operations to deliver high-quality undergraduate medical education experience. 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. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials | Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration, education management, or related fields is preferred. 2–5 years of experience in undergraduate medical education or health professions education administration. Higher education experience and five or more years in a supervisory role.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Strong knowledge of academic operations, accreditation standards (e.g., LCME), and undergraduate medical education delivery. Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and project management skills. Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical abilities. Proficiency with budgeting and University procurement. Proficiency with educational technology, learning management systems and data reporting tools.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Oversee and Manage the day-to-day operations of undergraduate medical education programs, ensuring smooth coordination across all administrative and academic functions. Implement and maintain systems that support efficient program delivery and high-quality student services. Support compliance with all relevant accreditation and regulatory bodies, including LCME. This includes maintaining detailed and accurate records required for site visits, audits, and internal reviews. Collaborate closely with faculty and compliance teams to address any deficiencies and ensure the program’s ongoing readiness for accreditation and evaluation.
Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Oversee key operational projects, including the adoption of new technologies, redesign of workflows, and improvement of cross-functional processes. Analyze educational operations to identify trends and recommend data-informed improvements that support strategic goals. Manage program budgets, oversee vendor contracts, and coordinate the allocation of educational resources. Monitor key program metrics and prepare data reports for institutional planning, evaluation, and Continuous Quality Improvement. Provide leadership in planning and executing strategic initiatives that strengthen program effectiveness and operational efficiency. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Supervise, train, and evaluate coordinators and administrative staff who support undergraduate medical education. Promote a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the educational operations staff. Responsible for establishing clear goals and performance expectations to ensure accountability and high standards among staff. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Represent the department on internal committees and participate in collaborative projects that advance the mission of the undergraduate medical education program. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 5
Position Attributes 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.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 Desired Start Date | Job Open Date | 07/11/2025 Job Close Date | 08/25/2025 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 August 25, 2025. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/190525 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.
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