SW&T Program Manager

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 November 22, 2026.

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 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

Under minimal supervision, manages and coordinates projects for the School of Medicine’s South Carolina Center for Rural and Primary Health Care. Works closely with the Center’s Directors to assure the execution of project plans, including establishing timelines and monitoring the achievement of milestones. Manages the development of new programs and initiatives, and also provides administrative support for the Center’s Directors. Must demonstrate a commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

• Previous project management experience, from conception to delivery as well as experience in managing and coordinating programs.
• Experience in public health, program evaluation, or health care systems preferred.
• Strong experience in Microsoft package (to included Excel, Word, etc).
• Experience with computer-based documentation and communication.

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