University of South Carolina
Training Program Coordinator
🇺🇸
Georgetown, SC
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Full-Time
💰
$54K
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Other
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August 10th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Training Program Coordinator. The role leads the NOAA-funded Training and Engagement Program at the North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve by designing, coordinating, and delivering professional training and technical assistance for partner organizations and coastal decision-makers to support coastal resource protection and stewardship.
Highlights
- Develop and implement training activities and materials for coastal decision-makers based on needs assessments and market analyses.
- Provide or facilitate technical assistance including ordinance and development plan reviews, community environmental assessments, and customized training.
- Participate in state-wide and local program coordination entities and provide program updates to partners and committees.
- Coordinate training activities with Reserve staff and support the Reserve’s mission and related duties.
- Contribute to annual action plans and performance reports; engage in Training & Engagement Program activities at local, regional, and national levels.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field plus 1 or more years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preferred: Master’s degree and experience in educational program development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Knowledge of coastal ecosystems and policy, strong verbal and written communication skills, and familiarity with local planning and regulatory processes.
- Position offers benefits including South Carolina retirement, state insurance programs, annual leave, and sick leave.
- Anticipated hiring salary is $53,550 with a full-time, 37.5 hours per week schedule.
Training Program Coordinator Full Description
Training Program Coordinator
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of thirty (30) business days on our job website. After thirty (30) 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 Septembeer 21, 2026.
Posting Details
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Posting Summary
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Posting Number | RTF00182PO26
USC Market Title | Program Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156365
Business Title (Internal Title) | Training Program Coordinator
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Georgetown
College/Division | College of Arts and Sciences
Department | CAS Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences
Anticipated Hiring Range | $53,550
Location of Vacancy | Georgetown, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Monday – Friday, 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
Posting Number | RTF00182PO26
USC Market Title | Program Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156365
Business Title (Internal Title) | Training Program Coordinator
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Georgetown
College/Division | College of Arts and Sciences
Department | CAS Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences
Anticipated Hiring Range | $53,550
Location of Vacancy | Georgetown, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Monday – Friday, 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.
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
State Insurance Programs | Yes
Annual Leave | Yes
Sick Leave | Yes
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | Make a meaningful impact on coastal resilience and environmental stewardship. As the Training Coordinator for the North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, you will lead the Reserve’s NOAA-funded Training and Engagement Program by designing, coordinating, and delivering professional training and technical assistance for partner organizations and coastal decision-makers. This highly collaborative role strengthens science-informed management, builds stakeholder capacity, and supports the Reserve’s mission to protect and sustain South Carolina’s coastal resources through education, engagement, and applied science.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 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 | Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred. Experience in the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, with demonstrated ability to support program planning, delivery, and continuous improvement.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Knowledge and experience in coastal ecosystems and policy. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with adult audiences one-on-one and in small and large group settings. Familiarity with planning and regulatory processes at the local level, facilitation experience, website design and maintenance, and database skills.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 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 | Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred. Experience in the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, with demonstrated ability to support program planning, delivery, and continuous improvement.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Knowledge and experience in coastal ecosystems and policy. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with adult audiences one-on-one and in small and large group settings. Familiarity with planning and regulatory processes at the local level, facilitation experience, website design and maintenance, and database skills.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Develop, market, and implement training activities and provide relevant materials for coastal decision-makers to address priority coastal issues, based on needs assessments and market analyses.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 40Job Duty | Provide or facilitate technical assistance for decision-maker audiences. Technical assistance may involve small-group interactions, such as ordinance, development plan, and/or grant reviews; community environmental assessments and training; or customized training on specialized subjects.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Participate as a member of SC Coastal Information Network and other relevant state-wide and local program coordinating entities and provide regular program updates to committee members, program partners, and other training providers.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Coordinate training program activities with other Reserve staff and complete other duties related to the mission of the Reserve as required.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Contribute to the annual action plans and performance reports for the North Inlet – Winyah Bay NERR and participate in NERR Training & Engagement Program activities at state, regional, and national levels, including participating in the NERR System-wide integrated workshops, NERRS annual meetings, and NERRS Training and Engagement Program meetings.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 40Job Duty | Provide or facilitate technical assistance for decision-maker audiences. Technical assistance may involve small-group interactions, such as ordinance, development plan, and/or grant reviews; community environmental assessments and training; or customized training on specialized subjects.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Participate as a member of SC Coastal Information Network and other relevant state-wide and local program coordinating entities and provide regular program updates to committee members, program partners, and other training providers.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Coordinate training program activities with other Reserve staff and complete other duties related to the mission of the Reserve as required.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Contribute to the annual action plans and performance reports for the North Inlet – Winyah Bay NERR and participate in NERR Training & Engagement Program activities at state, regional, and national levels, including participating in the NERR System-wide integrated workshops, NERRS annual meetings, and NERRS Training and Engagement Program meetings.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10
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
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 | 09/16/2026
Position End Date | 09/15/2027
Job Open Date | 08/07/2026
Job Close Date | 09/21/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of thirty (30) business days on our job website. After thirty (30) 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 Septembeer 21, 2026.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/210860
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 | 09/16/2026
Position End Date | 09/15/2027
Job Open Date | 08/07/2026
Job Close Date | 09/21/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of thirty (30) business days on our job website. After thirty (30) 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 Septembeer 21, 2026.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/210860
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 in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
- Other Supporting Documents
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