Research Program Manager at InsideHigherEd

Logo:Posting Number:RTF00277PO25USC Market Title:Research Program ManagerLink to USC Market Title:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156411Business Title (Internal Title):Research Program ManagerCampus:ColumbiaWork County:RichlandCollege/Division:Arnold School of Public HealthDepartment:ASPH Exercise ScienceAdvertised Salary Range:$65,539 - Salary commensurate with qualificationsPart/Full Time:Full TimeHours per Week:37.5Work Schedule:Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pmMust be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.Type of Staff Position:Staff Research Grant (SRGP)Basis :12 monthsJob Search Category:OtherAbout 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.South Carolina Retirement:YesState Insurance Programs:YesAnnual Leave:YesSick Leave:YesAdvertised Job Summary:The Research Program Manager will support the Primary Investigator in overseeing all aspects of a complex, multi-faceted research program. This position is responsible for developing, writing, and implementing procedures that guide study operations, ensuring that all activities align with grant objectives and institutional policies. The manager will leverage advanced skills in grant project direction, student support, and program administration to coordinate research efforts, monitor milestones, and maintain compliance with IRB and regulatory standards.Key responsibilities include facilitating communication between clinical and technical teams, assisting clinicians with participant recruitment, and ensuring the successful execution of study goals. The Research Program Manager will also oversee and train study personnel, foster a collaborative and productive team environment, and promote workforce engagement and professional development.Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience: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.Preferred Qualifications:Higher education professional with extensive experience in grantadministration, academic program coordination, and studentengagement, particularly within the University of South Carolinasystem.Proven track record in managing large-scale, multi-site, researchinitiatives, facilitating multidisciplinary collaboration, and supportingboth faculty and student teams.Expertise in grant logistics, data management, and stakeholdercommunications will ensure the project’s strategic priorities are metacross all budget years.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Knowledge of developing, writing, and executing procedures to guide study operationsAbility to follow written and verbal instructions, and work independently.Knowledge of equipment, data analysis, professional clinical processes, or other specific areas related to the field of research.Ability to analyze and interpret data using inferential techniques.Ability to present informationeffectively.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships withothers.Job Duty:Oversee and coordinate day-to-day operations for both aims of the grant, ensuring effective communication and workflow between engineering and participant teams. Develop and execute procedures for participant recruitment and study operations in accordance with IRB protocols, drawing on experience managing large academic and research programs.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:20Job Duty:Facilitate collaboration between technical and clinical staff, including organizing and leading regular team meetings, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress toward project milestones. Leverage expertise in student engagement and multidisciplinary team management.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:20Job Duty:Coordinate technology integration between the engineering and participant sides, ensuring seamless operation of research equipment and data-collection systems.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:15Job Duty:Manage project data, track budgets, and prepare reports for stakeholders and funding agencies. Collaborate with Grants & Contracts and Accounting Departments as needed, utilizing advanced grant administration skills.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:15Job Duty:Provide training and oversight of study personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, managing performance, and encouraging professional development, with a focus on student and staff engagement.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:15Job Duty:Other duties as assigned to support the overall success of the research project, including event planning, communications, and stakeholder engagement.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:15Hazardous weather category:Non-EssentialEmployees 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.:NoNumber of Vacancies:1Job Open Date:12/09/2025Job Close Date:12/16/2025Open Until Filled:NoSpecial 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 December 16, 2025. Quicklink for Posting:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/199553EEO 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.