STEM Program Manager

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University of South Carolina is hiring a STEM Program Manager. This role involves managing STEM outreach programs for K-12 schools to develop a workforce pipeline, connecting USC Salkehatchie students with scholarships, internships, and research opportunities, and assisting with marketing and recruitment strategies for STEM degrees.

Highlights

Conduct outreach to K-12 schools to provide STEM education and activities, including programs like Nuclear Science Week and Aviation Camp.
Develop and implement new programs such as STEM summer camps and robotics competitions.
Create and manage internship programs linking students with local industries, focusing on partnerships including SRS and clean energy.
Support students in accessing scholarships and research opportunities related to STEM fields.
Oversee STEM-related grants including DRIVES and WORK I & WORC II, handling application, budgeting, reporting, and writing for sustainability.
Utilize Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and apply budgeting knowledge.
Build and maintain relationships with USC personnel, community agencies, and industry partners.
Requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of credentials and experience.
Preferred qualifications include grant writing experience, management skills, and familiarity with clean energy, robotics, and electricity.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications; full-time position with standard Monday-Friday hours.

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Posting Summary

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Posting Number	RTF00287PO25
USC Market Title	Academic Program Specialist
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156153
Business Title (Internal Title)	STEM Program Manager
Campus	Salkehatchie
Work County	Colleton
College/Division	USC Salkehatchie College/Division Level
Department	USC Salkehatchie Palmetto College
Advertised Salary Range	Salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or as needed by 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.

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.

South Carolina Retirement	Yes
State Insurance Programs	Yes
Annual Leave	Yes
Sick Leave	Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	The position will work as the STEM program and grant Manager, performing outreach to K-12 schools in the region, offering STEM education programs in efforts to develop a workforce pipeline. This position will also connect current and prospective USC Salkehatchie students with STEM scholarships, internships and/or research programs as well as assist with developing and implementing strategies related to marketing and recruitment for Salkehatchie’s STEM degree opportunities.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 4 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	N/A
Preferred Qualifications	Grant Management and Successful Grant Writing experience preferred Management experience Mechanically inclined, understand clean energy, robotics, electricity.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Effective oral and written communication skills are essential. Working knowledge of budgets and budgeting practices. Working knowledge of Microsoft application software (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point). Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with USC personnel and community agencies. Ability to comprehend and properly apply government and USC policies, procedures and regulations.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Work with schools in the University’s service area at the K-12 level to provide opportunities for students to engage in STEM activities with the purpose of introducing them to STEM fields and careers, particularly at the SRS and with focus on clean energy. Some of these activities will include Nuclear Science Week, Aviation Camp, and University of Possibilities events. Engage in collaboration with area schools and other organizations, i.e. DIG (Dreams, Imagination & Gift) to plan targeted events. Develop and implement new programs and opportunities for middle school and high school students such as STEM summer camp, robotics competitions, etc.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	50

Job Duty	Will work to develop an internship program that identifies opportunities for university students to gain experience in businesses and industries in the service area, including SRS. Will assist students in learning about and applying for other scholarships and/ or research programs as well as developing and implementing strategies regarding marketing and recruiting for Salkehatchie’s STEM degrees and partnerships with industry in the service area, including SRS
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	30

Job Duty	Oversee all aspects of the DRIVES grant and the WORK I & WORC II grants and any other STEM related grants, including application, reporting, assessment and budgeting; in addition to grant writing for program sustainability.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

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

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	02/01/2026
Position End Date	09/30/2027
Job Open Date	12/18/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/200315
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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Cover Letter
Resume

Optional Documents

Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Letter of Recommendation 3

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