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Training Program Assistant

🇺🇸 Chester, SC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $40K 💻 Learning & Development 🗓️ March 16th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of South Carolina is hiring a Training Program Assistant. This role provides administrative, logistical, and training-coordination support for juvenile justice initiatives, including maintaining records, supporting training delivery, and facilitating communication among stakeholders to ensure efficient program operations.

Highlights
  • Provide administrative and operational support for grant-funded juvenile justice programs.
  • Coordinate training materials, attendance tracking, and event logistics for virtual and in-person activities.
  • Maintain organized records, training files, and support financial and data tracking processes.
  • Facilitate communication with community partners, service providers, families, and stakeholders.
  • Use Microsoft Excel and Word for organizing information and preparing materials; familiarity with social media is a plus.
  • Must have strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
  • Requires a High School Diploma or GED with at least 1 year of related experience.
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel frequently throughout several South Carolina counties.
  • Position offers an anticipated salary of $40,269 with benefits including retirement, insurance, and leave.
  • Reports to the Children’s Law Center within the School of Law and supports statewide juvenile justice initiatives.

Training Program Assistant Full Description

Training Program Assistant
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 26, 2026.
Posting Details
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Posting Summary 
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Posting Number  | RTF00042PO26
USC Market Title  | Program Assistant
Link to USC Market Title  | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156355
Business Title (Internal Title)  | Training Program Assistant
Campus  | Columbia
Work County  | Chester
College/Division  | School of Law
Department  | LAW Children's Law Center
Anticipated Hiring Range  | $40,269
Location of Vacancy  | Chester, SC
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 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.

 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  | Are you energized by meaningful work that strengthens communities and improves outcomes for youth and families? Do you enjoy being on the move, building relationships, and supporting a team that is preparing professionals and caregivers to make a real difference in youth justice?

The Children’s Law Center is seeking a dynamic and highly organized Training Program Assistant who is excited about both purpose-driven work and the flexibility of travel. This position requires frequent travel throughout Midland Counties, including Chester, Fairfield, Lancaster, and Richland Counties, with occasional travel to other areas across South Carolina. You will travel independently and at times alongside the Program Manager and training team members to support statewide juvenile justice initiatives. Regular travel to the Columbia office for coordination, administrative training, and event support is also expected.

The ideal candidate can blend traditional administrative excellence with creative communication skills. You may document the impact of our work through detailed meeting notes, organized training records, thoughtful follow-up communication, or even assisting with social media content that highlights the meaningful work being done across communities. Your attention to detail will help ensure training runs smoothly, evaluations are captured, materials are prepared, and stakeholders stay informed and engaged.

If you are organized, adaptable, mission-driven, and ready to contribute to a team that is making a measurable impact across South Carolina, we encourage you to apply. This is more than an administrative role; it is an opportunity to be part of meaningful statewide change.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience  | Typically holds a high school diploma or GED. Requires 1 or more years of job related experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials  | Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications  | Prefer experience assisting with the planning and coordination of meetings, trainings, and events, including both virtual and in-person activities. The individual should be able to use Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word to organize information, track activities, and prepare materials; be comfortable with technology and online platforms; and quickly learn new systems and tools. Familiarity with social media platforms and the ability to provide basic content support are a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities  | Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills with attention to detail are essential. Must be able to communicate effectively and courteously with staff, trainees, and vendors. Must be able to perform basic mathematical computations.

 Job Duties 
Job Duty  | Provides administrative, coordination, and operational support for grant-funded juvenile justice initiatives. Assists with program implementation, stakeholder engagement, documentation, and compliance activities. Maintains organized records and required reports, supports financial and data tracking processes, and facilitates communication with community partners, service providers, families, and other stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient program operations.
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 45%Job Duty  | Provides daily administrative and logistical support for the Juvenile Justice Resource Center. Helps prepare and organize training materials, track attendance during virtual meetings, and keep digital and paper files well-organized. Assists with scheduling, coordinating projects, managing materials, and supporting internal communication. Helps maintain program records, documentation, and basic workflows related to juvenile justice programs and training activities.
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 35%Job Duty  | Completes administrative tasks after training and events, including processing payments and travel forms, keeping financial records, compiling training evaluations, maintaining training files and the CLC registration system, and helping prepare basic reports.
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 15%Job Duty  | Performs other duties to support the work of the Children’s Law Center as assigned, including attending administrative team meetings and providing cross coverage for other administrative personnel during times of increased demand and/or absence.
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
 Posting Detail Information 
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Desired Start Date  | 05/01/2026
Position End Date  | 06/30/2027
Job Open Date  | 03/12/2026
Job Close Date  | 04/26/2026
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 26, 2026.
Quicklink for Posting  | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/203318
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 (*).
  1. * Do you have at least a High School Diploma or GED and 1 or more years of job-related experience? 
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * This position requires frequent travel to several counties and to the Columbia office. Do you have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation? 
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter