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Research Program Manager
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- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- University
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Research Program Manager
University of South Carolina —Richland, SC
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
Research Program Coordinator
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- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Research Program Coordinator
University of South Carolina —Richland, SC
- Weekends as needed
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- Mid-level
- University
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
UNIV - Research Program Coordinator I - Department of Emergency Medicine
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- Bachelor's degree
- 1 year
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Research Program Manager

State of South Carolina -
Richland County, SC

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Job Details

Full-time
13 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Prescription drug insurance

Qualifications

Project team coordination
Project reporting
Master's degree in business administration
Strategic management
Confidential information handling
Research grant funding
Project documentation
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) implementation
Faculty collaboration
Operational management
Operations coordination
Academic institution experience
Master's degree in psychology
Mid-level
Improving operational efficiency
Schedule management
Analysis skills
Policy & process development
Public Health
Operational risk mitigation
Grant project management
Compliance reporting for grants
Psychology
Implementing HR recruitment processes
Recruiting
Master's degree in public health
Managing projects
Business Administration
Experience at colleges/universities
Budget management in education

Full Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Research Program Manager

Department: CAS Psychology

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range:

About UofSC

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.

Advertised Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide strategic and operational management for a research program with multiple active grants and projects. This role supports the Principal Investigator by overseeing project tracking, grant development and reporting, budget monitoring, hiring coordination, and operational systems. The position is responsible for ensuring research activities, deliverables, and administrative requirements are organized, compliant, and progressing on schedule while developing systems that improve efficiency, accountability, and research productivity.

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in public health, psychology, administration, business administration, or a related field.
Experience supporting grant development, progress reporting, or research program administration.
Experience monitoring or coordinating budgets across multiple funding sources.
Experience coordinating hiring or recruitment processes.
Experience developing operational workflows, documentation, or standard operating procedures.
Experience working in an academic research environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
Ability to proactively identify problems, operational risks, and process inefficiencies and develop solutions.
Strong professional communication skills for interacting with faculty, collaborators, and university administrative offices.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining consistent communication.
Ability to synthesize information across multiple projects and maintain accurate tracking systems.
Ability to develop and implement structured workflows, checklists, and documentation systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and collaborative work style.

Job Close Date

08/02/2026

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 August 2, 2026.

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/7251070

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

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