UNIV - Program Assistant - Department of PHS

Job Description Summary

The Program Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and programmatic support to faculty and staff within our division, Biomedical Informatics and AI, at the Department of Public Health Sciences and Hollings Cancer Center (HCC) at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), specifically supporting the Cancer Integrated Data-Enabled Resource (CIDER) and other large initiatives. This role supports the coordination and day-to-day operations of both internal and extramurally funded programs with focus on biomedical and clinical informatics, data science and artificial intelligence.

The Program Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and programmatic support to faculty and staff within our division, Biomedical Informatics and AI, at the Department of Public Health Sciences and Hollings Cancer Center (HCC) at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), specifically supporting the Cancer Integrated Data-Enabled Resource (CIDER) and other large initiatives. This role supports the coordination and day-to-day operations of both internal and extramurally funded programs with focus on biomedical and clinical informatics, data science and artificial intelligence.

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Employee

Research Grant

CC001038 COM PHS Operations CC

Hourly

University-GEN
06

37,200.

- 59,500.000

40

The Program Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and programmatic support to faculty and staff within our division, Biomedical Informatics and AI, at the Department of Public Health Sciences and Hollings Cancer Center (HCC) at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), specifically supporting the Cancer Integrated Data-Enabled Resource (CIDER) and other large initiatives. This role supports the coordination and day-to-day operations of both internal and extramurally funded programs with focus on biomedical and clinical informatics, data science and artificial intelligence.

Responsibilities include supporting program operations, coordinating communications with research stakeholders and patients, managing schedules and logistics, and assisting with financial and administrative processes. The position requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced academic research environment while contributing to the successful execution of program and research objectives.

• 20% – Provide administrative and program support to research faculty and staff, including managing calendars, coordinating meetings, handling correspondence, and serving as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Support day-to-day program operations by maintaining organized systems and ensuring timely communication.
• 20% – Support faculty and program leadership with operational and research-related administrative needs, including coordinating travel, preparing and editing documents (e.g., reports, presentations, biosketches), and assisting with expense tracking, reimbursements, and invoice processing in accordance with institutional and grant guidelines.
• 15% – Facilitate coordination of program activities by serving as a liaison across departments and divisions, research teams, and external partners. Ensure effective communication, support workflow management, and assist with tracking program deliverables and timelines.
• 15% – Coordinate scheduling and logistics for program-related activities, including meetings, events, and research-related engagements. Assist with calendar management, meeting preparation, and logistical support for…