STEM Program Manager

Edtech.com's Summary

University of South Carolina is hiring a STEM Program Manager. The role involves managing STEM programs and grants, conducting outreach to K-12 schools to deliver STEM education programs, and connecting USC Salkehatchie students with scholarships, internships, and research opportunities. The position also supports marketing and recruitment efforts for STEM degree programs at USC Salkehatchie.

Highlights

Manage STEM-related grants including application, reporting, assessment, budgeting, and grant writing.

Conduct outreach to K-12 schools to engage students in STEM activities with a focus on clean energy.

Develop new programs such as STEM summer camps and robotics competitions for middle and high school students.

Develop internship programs linking university students to local businesses and industries, including the Savannah River Site (SRS).

Assist students in accessing STEM scholarships, internships, and research programs.

Support marketing and recruitment strategies for USC Salkehatchie’s STEM degree opportunities.

Required to have a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred skills include grant management, grant writing, management experience, and knowledge of clean energy, robotics, and electricity.

Must have effective communication skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

Full-time position with a 37.5-hour workweek and standard Monday to Friday schedule.

STEM Program Manager Full Description

Toggle navigation

STEM Program Manager Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please include email addresses for your references.

Posting Details

To navigate through this form, please use the “Prev” and “Save & Continue” buttons at the top of the page. Do not use your browser’s “Back” button as it will not save your progress and data will be lost.

Posting Summary

Logo
Posting Number	RTF00038PO26
USC Market Title	Academic Program Specialist
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156151
Business Title (Internal Title)	STEM Program Manager
Campus	Salkehatchie
Work County	Colleton
College/Division	USC Salkehatchie College/Division Level
Department	USC Salkehatchie Palmetto College
Anticipated Hiring Range	Salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Typically Monday – Friday; 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., or as needed by the department.
Type of Staff Position	Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
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.

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 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	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 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	04/01/2026
Position End Date
Job Open Date	03/09/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please include email addresses for your references.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/203302
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 (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Resume
List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

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

To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at
.

Any data not saved will be lost.

Click 'OK' to keep your session active.

Original Job Description