University of South Carolina
Research Program Coordinator
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Greenville, SC
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Full-Time
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$53K - $79K
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Research
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March 16th, 2026
IRB
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of South Carolina is hiring a Research Program Coordinator to facilitate research-related activities for students and faculty, manage research expenditures, and provide primary support for departmental research projects. This role also involves serving as the Student Hire Representative for all research students and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
Highlights
- Manage and oversee Medical Student Research programs and projects, including budgeting and finance management for student research activities.
- Serve as Student Hire Representative, managing hiring processes and student worker oversight in Human Capital Management (HCM).
- Support and coordinate sponsored projects, research events, and faculty research grant tracking, collaborating with Business and Finance Office and BMS team.
- Maintain compliance training for faculty, staff, and students; assist with IRB application submissions and maintain relationships with research compliance offices.
- Facilitate collaborative relationships among clinicians, faculty, students, and external health partners; present updates to various research stakeholders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and database creation/management.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in a job-related field and at least 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of human subjects protections, research regulatory processes, and USC fiscal policies and procedures.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
- Salary range from $52,526 to $78,789, with hiring starting at $52,526 or higher depending on experience; full-time, 37.5 hours per week with a flexible schedule.
Research Program Coordinator Full Description
Research Program Coordinator
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 April 25, 2026.
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
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Posting Number | STA00146PO26
Job Family | Research
Job Function | Research Program Management
USC Market Title | Research Program Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/138353
Job Level | P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Research Program Coordinator
Campus | School of Medicine Greenville
Work County | Greenville
College/Division | School of Medicine Greenville
Department | SOMG School of Medicine Greenville
State Pay Range | G09
USC Market Range | MRF - $52,526 $65,658 $78,789
Anticipated Hiring Range | $52,526 or higher based on experience
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
Posting Number | STA00146PO26
Job Family | Research
Job Function | Research Program Management
USC Market Title | Research Program Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/138353
Job Level | P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Research Program Coordinator
Campus | School of Medicine Greenville
Work County | Greenville
College/Division | School of Medicine Greenville
Department | SOMG School of Medicine Greenville
State Pay Range | G09
USC Market Range | MRF - $52,526 $65,658 $78,789
Anticipated Hiring Range | $52,526 or higher based on experience
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
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.
Veterans' Preference Statement | The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Veterans' Preference Statement | The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
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.
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 | Under general supervision, the Research Program Coordinator facilitates research-related activities for students and faculty conducting research. The Coordinator manages all research expenditures for students and faculty. The Coordinator serves as primary support for departmental research projects. The Coordinator serves as the Student Hire Representative for all research students. Demonstrates commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to policies, procedures, and regulations.
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 | Experience with university faculty/staff administration Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook Proficient with database creation and management Strong interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | General knowledge of human subjects’ protections/research regulatory processes. Knowledge of Administrative and business management principles, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to administrative/business activities of the organization. Knowledge of USCSOMG fiscal policies, practices, and procedures. Ability to formulate and implement administrative policies and procedures. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the team, with faculty and administration. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to work independently. Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment. Good organization skills, time management and ability to prioritize tasks.
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 | Experience with university faculty/staff administration Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook Proficient with database creation and management Strong interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | General knowledge of human subjects’ protections/research regulatory processes. Knowledge of Administrative and business management principles, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to administrative/business activities of the organization. Knowledge of USCSOMG fiscal policies, practices, and procedures. Ability to formulate and implement administrative policies and procedures. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the team, with faculty and administration. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to work independently. Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment. Good organization skills, time management and ability to prioritize tasks.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Manages and oversees programs and projects associated with Medical Student Research, including, but not limited to, SOARinG, Summer Research Zero-Credit Elective, Research Scholars, Student Research Fellowship program, Medical Student Research Stakeholder group, research newsletter, student research travel, etc. Manages and oversees finances associated with the student research budget/account (student travel, research supply purchase, stipends for fellowship students, etc.).
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 40Job Duty | Serves as the Student Hire Representative and liaison for students being hired as Graduate Research Assistants in HCM, which includes managing student workers alongside their Principle Investigator, completing hiring processes in HCM, approving entered time in Time and Labor, etc.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Supports and coordinates sponsored projects and research events for the school. Manages and maintains projects associated with faculty research grant tracking and utilization of funds for supply and equipment budgets. Partners with staff in the Business and Finance Office and BMS to ensure proper tracking, analysis, and reporting of funds/budgets.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 35Job Duty | Maintains appropriate compliance training for faculty, staff, and students involved in research in alignment with USC and Prisma Health. Assists in IRB application submissions, continuing reviews, amendments, and closeouts for faculty and students. Maintains working relationships with Prisma Health Office of Human Research Protections and USC Columbia Office of Research Compliance. Manages and oversees policies and procedures associated with student research and faculty research.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Facilitates and fosters collaborative working relationships on research projects between clinicians, faculty, students and health partners. Facilitates and fosters partnerships and serves as the point of contact across various research constituencies, including project heads, research directors, study teams, investigators and external collaborators. Presents updates to numerous invested groups including, but not limited to, SOMG students and faculty, Prisma Health Vice Chairs of Academics, Prisma Health Sciences Center Quarterly Research Updates, USC SOMG Dean’s Cabinet, Prisma Health Research Managers and Coordinator, The Research Center for Transforming Health Peer Exchange and Education for Research Coordinators (PEER), USC Columbia IRB, USC Columbia Environmental Health and Safety team.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 40Job Duty | Serves as the Student Hire Representative and liaison for students being hired as Graduate Research Assistants in HCM, which includes managing student workers alongside their Principle Investigator, completing hiring processes in HCM, approving entered time in Time and Labor, etc.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Supports and coordinates sponsored projects and research events for the school. Manages and maintains projects associated with faculty research grant tracking and utilization of funds for supply and equipment budgets. Partners with staff in the Business and Finance Office and BMS to ensure proper tracking, analysis, and reporting of funds/budgets.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 35Job Duty | Maintains appropriate compliance training for faculty, staff, and students involved in research in alignment with USC and Prisma Health. Assists in IRB application submissions, continuing reviews, amendments, and closeouts for faculty and students. Maintains working relationships with Prisma Health Office of Human Research Protections and USC Columbia Office of Research Compliance. Manages and oversees policies and procedures associated with student research and faculty research.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Facilitates and fosters collaborative working relationships on research projects between clinicians, faculty, students and health partners. Facilitates and fosters partnerships and serves as the point of contact across various research constituencies, including project heads, research directors, study teams, investigators and external collaborators. Presents updates to numerous invested groups including, but not limited to, SOMG students and faculty, Prisma Health Vice Chairs of Academics, Prisma Health Sciences Center Quarterly Research Updates, USC SOMG Dean’s Cabinet, Prisma Health Research Managers and Coordinator, The Research Center for Transforming Health Peer Exchange and Education for Research Coordinators (PEER), USC Columbia IRB, USC Columbia Environmental Health and Safety team.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10
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.
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
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 03/12/2026
Job Close Date | 04/25/2026
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 April 25, 2026.
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/203406
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 |
Job Open Date | 03/12/2026
Job Close Date | 04/25/2026
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 April 25, 2026.
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/203406
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 and 2 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have any experience with grants especially post award?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
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