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University of South Carolina

Recruitment Coordinator

🇺🇸 Columbia, SC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $25 per Hour

💻 Other

🗓️ August 26th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of South Carolina is hiring a Recruitment Coordinator. The role involves supporting an NIH-funded study by collaborating with principal investigators and the study team to recruit and enroll participants, collect biospecimens and survey data, and manage administrative tasks including scheduling and recordkeeping.

Highlights
  • Support NIH-funded study on Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer and inflammation.
  • Recruit and retain study participants; collect anthropometric data, biospecimens, and survey responses.
  • Administer actigraphy monitoring as part of data collection.
  • Collaborate with Multiple Principal Investigators, Project Coordinator, and study team.
  • Perform scheduling, recordkeeping, and report preparation tasks.
  • Must have strong communication and administrative skills.
  • Familiarity with human subjects research regulations is required.
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a $25 per hour wage.
  • Work within Arnold School of Public Health's Cancer Prevention and Control Program.

Recruitment Coordinator Full Description

Recruitment Coordinator
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
This position is open until filled. 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.

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Posting Number  | TMP02267PO25
Job Code Title  | Program Coordinator I
Advertised Title  | Recruitment Coordinator
Campus  | Columbia
College/Division  | Arnold School of Public Health
Department  | ASPH Cancer Prevention and Control Program
Salary  | $25/hr
Location of Vacancy  |
Part/Full Time  | Full Time
Hours per Week  | 40
Work Schedule  |
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 Temporary Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.

Position Description 
Advertised Job Summary  | The Recruitment Coordinator will support an NIH-funded study on Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer and inflammation by collaborating with Multiple Principal Investigators (MPIs), the Project Coordinator, and the study team to identify and enroll eligible participants. Responsibilities include participant recruitment and retention, collection of anthropometric data and biospecimens (e.g., blood), administration of lifestyle and sociodemographic surveys, and actigraphy monitoring. The role requires strong administrative and communication skills, familiarity with human subjects research regulations, and experience in scheduling, recordkeeping, and report preparation.
Qualifications  | Bachelor’s degree required.
 
Job Duties 
 Posting Detail Information 
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Desired Start Date  | 09/16/2025
Proposed End Date  | 04/30/2026
Job Open Date  | 08/25/2025
Job Close Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant  | This position is open until filled. 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.

Quicklink for Posting  | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193758
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.
Position Attributes
 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/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL  | No
Hazardous weather category  | Non-Essential
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
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  2. Resume
  3. List of References and Contact Information
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