University of South Carolina
Program Officer
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $87K - $131K
💻 Other
🗓️ August 15th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Program Officer. The role involves managing and coordinating health delivery programs for the South Carolina Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare, collaborating with center directors and portfolio managers to execute initiatives, establish timelines, and monitor milestones. The position also includes supervising staff, developing program strategies, supporting program implementation, and maintaining stakeholder relationships while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
Highlights
- Manage and coordinate health delivery programs supporting rural and primary healthcare initiatives.
- Supervise and mentor portfolio managers and coordinators; act as liaison between program staff and leadership.
- Lead development and execution of program strategies aligned with Center objectives.
- Collaborate with external agencies, legislative entities, and community partners for program implementation.
- Support dissemination activities including presentations, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
- Requires strong knowledge of public health principles, program planning, evaluation frameworks, and effective communication skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and computer-based invoicing, documentation, and communication tools.
- Minimum qualification: Bachelor's degree and five or more years of related experience or equivalent combination; Master’s degree in Public Health preferred.
- Salary range: $87,231 - $130,846 per year.
- Position within School of Medicine Columbia's Clinical Affairs department supporting expanded research activities.
Program Officer Full Description
Program Officer
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 28, 2025.
Posting Details
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Posting Summary
Logo For Posting
Posting Number | RTF00176PO25
USC Market Title | Program Administrator
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/193165
Business Title (Internal Title) | Program Officer
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | School of Medicine Columbia
Department | SOMC Clinical Affairs
Advertised Salary Range | $87,231 - $130,846
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.
Type of Staff Position | Staff Time-Limited (STL)
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Administrative
Posting Number | RTF00176PO25
USC Market Title | Program Administrator
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/193165
Business Title (Internal Title) | Program Officer
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | School of Medicine Columbia
Department | SOMC Clinical Affairs
Advertised Salary Range | $87,231 - $130,846
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.
Type of Staff Position | Staff Time-Limited (STL)
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Administrative
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.
Inclusive Excellence Statement | At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Inclusive Excellence Statement | At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
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 | Under the supervision of CRPH directors, contributes to the success of cross-longitudinal programs for the School of Medicine-Columbia, South Carolina Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare. Collaborates closely with the Center’s directors and portfolio managers to ensure the execution of center initiatives and funded projects, including establishing timelines and monitoring the achievement of milestones. Demonstrates commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations. This position is established in support of expanded research activities.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job-related field and five 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 and experience in clinical services, strategic planning, and care coordination to support community health development and improve rural health outcomes.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Strong knowledge of public health principles, program-planning, and evaluation frameworks, and has proven ability to communicate effectively and manage teams of portfolio managers and coordinators. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders. Experience with Microsoft Office and computer-based invoicing, documentation, and communication. Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job-related field and five 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 and experience in clinical services, strategic planning, and care coordination to support community health development and improve rural health outcomes.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Strong knowledge of public health principles, program-planning, and evaluation frameworks, and has proven ability to communicate effectively and manage teams of portfolio managers and coordinators. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders. Experience with Microsoft Office and computer-based invoicing, documentation, and communication. Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Program Support
Manages and coordinates the health delivery programs for the SC Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare. This includes assisting Center Directors on managing programs, encompassing such duties as communicating with programs regarding progress and acting as a liaison to departments and grantees to administer Center grants and contracts. This position reports progress to the center Directors on these programs, anticipates ongoing program requirements, initiates the preparation of information to meet long-term goals and objectives, as well as assists with the preparation of proposals and reports. Leads the provision of technical assistance to healthcare organizations, systems, and programs to help improve their performance, operations, and quality-of-care to rural communities.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 35%Job Duty | Programmatic Supervision
Responsible for supervising and mentoring the center portfolio managers and coordinators.
Acts as the liaison between program managers and program implementation with the directors, the administration and operations team, and the analytics and evaluation team. Oversees funded program compliance and reporting requirements.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25%Job Duty | Program Development
Provides leadership around the development and execution of program strategies, ensuring they align with the Center’s objectives. Collaborates with senior leadership on strategic planning and organizational development. Works with partners and stakeholders to identify gaps in services or innovation and supports the Center’s strategy to address needs. Leads the development of requests for proposals to ensure potential applicants have application requirements that address access to care in alignment with the Center’s objectives.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15%Job Duty | Program Implementation
In conjunction with the directors, develops and implements new programs consistent with the center’s mission. Collaborates with outside agencies, organizations, and health systems in developing, implementing, and facilitating program objectives. Collaborates with legislative entities to coordinate tasks, reports, and other programs requested explicitly by the SC Legislature.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15%Job Duty | Dissemination/Public engagement
Supports, develops and facilitates program activities. Works in conjunction with the Center communication coordinator, planning materials distributed to relevant stakeholders and audiences, including external presentations and meetings to disseminate Center work. Communicates and distributes information about program services to external partners such as SC AHEC, the Office of Rural Health, and others. Builds and maintains relationships with partners, healthcare providers, and community organizations. Represents the Center at meetings, forums, and conferences.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5%Job Duty | Other duties as assigned
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5%
Manages and coordinates the health delivery programs for the SC Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare. This includes assisting Center Directors on managing programs, encompassing such duties as communicating with programs regarding progress and acting as a liaison to departments and grantees to administer Center grants and contracts. This position reports progress to the center Directors on these programs, anticipates ongoing program requirements, initiates the preparation of information to meet long-term goals and objectives, as well as assists with the preparation of proposals and reports. Leads the provision of technical assistance to healthcare organizations, systems, and programs to help improve their performance, operations, and quality-of-care to rural communities.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 35%Job Duty | Programmatic Supervision
Responsible for supervising and mentoring the center portfolio managers and coordinators.
Acts as the liaison between program managers and program implementation with the directors, the administration and operations team, and the analytics and evaluation team. Oversees funded program compliance and reporting requirements.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25%Job Duty | Program Development
Provides leadership around the development and execution of program strategies, ensuring they align with the Center’s objectives. Collaborates with senior leadership on strategic planning and organizational development. Works with partners and stakeholders to identify gaps in services or innovation and supports the Center’s strategy to address needs. Leads the development of requests for proposals to ensure potential applicants have application requirements that address access to care in alignment with the Center’s objectives.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15%Job Duty | Program Implementation
In conjunction with the directors, develops and implements new programs consistent with the center’s mission. Collaborates with outside agencies, organizations, and health systems in developing, implementing, and facilitating program objectives. Collaborates with legislative entities to coordinate tasks, reports, and other programs requested explicitly by the SC Legislature.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15%Job Duty | Dissemination/Public engagement
Supports, develops and facilitates program activities. Works in conjunction with the Center communication coordinator, planning materials distributed to relevant stakeholders and audiences, including external presentations and meetings to disseminate Center work. Communicates and distributes information about program services to external partners such as SC AHEC, the Office of Rural Health, and others. Builds and maintains relationships with partners, healthcare providers, and community organizations. Represents the Center at meetings, forums, and conferences.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5%Job Duty | Other duties as assigned
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5%
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 | 08/14/2025
Job Close Date | 09/28/2025
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 28, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193200
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 | 08/14/2025
Job Close Date | 09/28/2025
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 28, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193200
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 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?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
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