Lead Program Evaluator

Special Instructions

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 3, 2026.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

12 months

Other

From the Upstate to the Low country, 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.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Advertised Job Summary

This position will lead and manage the evaluation needs of the School of Medicine’s South Carolina Center for Rural and Primary Health Care. This includes developing and implementing the Center’s evaluation and impact assessments; directing funding program evaluations; meeting all external contractual needs; and providing supervision and management for the Evaluation division. The lead evaluator will work closely with the Center’s Directors to ensure the execution of all evaluation activities.

Candidate must demonstrate a commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.

Requires a master’s degree in area of research specialty.

-

Prefer previous experience in program evaluation with both qualitative and quantitative methodology. Prefer strong experience in Microsoft package (including Excel, Word, etc). Experience with ArcGIS and/or Tableau.

Ability to establish relationships and work collaboratively with local, state, and federal agencies and associations. Ability to communicate effectively, with strong oral and written communication skills. Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.

In collaboration with Center Directors and the Research and Evaluation Team, design and implement a comprehensive evaluation and impact assessment framework for the Center and Center-funded activities. Aggregate quantitative and qualitative data, analyze outcome metrics, and prepare required reports, including the annual impact report. Provide technical guidance to Directors and Portfolio Managers regarding data collection methodologies and reporting strategies.

Contribute to the development of evaluation-related standard operating procedures…