Program Coordinator at University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina

Job Description:

Logo For Posting:

Posting Number:

RTF00116PO24

USC Market Title:

Program Coordinator

Link to USC Market Title:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156365

Business Title (Internal Title):

Program Coordinator

Campus:

Columbia

Work County:

Richland

College/Division:

Arnold School of Public Health

Department:

ASPH Exercise Science

Advertised Salary Range:

$49,396 - Commensurate with experience

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Hours per Week:

37.5

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm; one hour lunch break.

Type of Staff Position:

Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis :

12 months

Job Search Category:

Other

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.

Inclusive Excellence Statement:

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

South Carolina Retirement:

Yes

State Insurance Programs:

Yes

Annual Leave:

Yes

Sick Leave:

Yes

Advertised Job Summary:

Arnold Childhood Obesity Initiative Research Group is looking for a Program Coordinator who will coordinate and manage day-to-day activities of assigned research projects; supervise, evaluate, and oversee work assignments of staff; assist in developing measurement protocols and procedures; train and evaluate data collection staff on measurement protocols and procedures; monitor measurement activities for quality assurance; develop, coordinate, and manage schedules to ensure that measurement tasks are completed in a timely manner; prepare and submit IRB materials; participate in project meetings and present status reports to investigators and staff.

Required Education and Experience:

Master's degree and 1 year of related program experience, or bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Expertise in use of basic exercise testing equipment, personal computers and the Internet. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office package. Experience in program coordination; experience or interest in measuring physical activity in children or youth is preferred. Strong verbal communication skills and ability to effectively interact with school personnel, children and adolescents, and parents.

Job Duty:

Assist in developing protocols and procedures for measurement activities for school age children using exercise physiological laboratory equipment, to include metabolic testing equipment, accelerometers and calibrators. Development of protocols will lead to preparation and submission of Institutional Review Board (IRB) materials to the University's Office of Research Compliance. Training and evaluating data collection staff on said protocols and procedures.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

30

Job Duty:

Coordinate and manage day-to-day activities of assigned research projects to maintain continuity of project and ensure all milestones are met appropriately and in a timely manner. Organize, attend and participate in stakeholder meetings to present measurement status reports of grant activities to investigators and staff.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

25

Job Duty:

Supervise, evaluate, and oversee work assignments of staff members while monitoring measurement activities for quality assurance, as updates are reported on a yearly basis to the funding agency. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

30

Job Duty:

Create and maintain a project management calendar for fulfilling each project-specific goal and/or objective, ensuring that measurement tasks are completed in a timely manner. Monitor and ensure projects adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

15

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

Number of Vacancies:

3

Desired Start Date:

07/01/2024

Job Open Date:

04/12/2024

Job Close Date:

05/27/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

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 May 27, 2024.

Quicklink for Posting:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/166833

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.

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