Program Coordinator

Posting Details

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Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number RTF00154PO26 USC Market Title Program Coordinator Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156366 Business Title (Internal Title) Program Coordinator Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division College of Education Department CED College of Education Anticipated Hiring Range Salary commensurate with qualifications Location of Vacancy Hybrid Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

• Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Type of Staff Position Staff Time-Limited (STL) Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other Professional

About USC

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.

Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below

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

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Program Coordinator for Partnerships and Implementation will lead the coordination and operational implementation of personalized professional learning systems by strengthening partnerships, managing cross-initiative workflows, and ensuring high-quality, scalable execution of micro-credential systems across mCrED and Profile2Work SC. This role serves as a key connector across partners, assessors, and internal teams to support program growth, consistency, and impact.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with CTE programs, workforce development initiatives, or career-connected learning models.
• Familiarity with micro-credential platforms, digital portfolios, or competency-based assessment systems.
• Experience in partnership development with K-12, higher education, or industry partners. Knowledge of South Carolina education systems, Profile of the SC Graduate, or statewide workforce initiatives.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to design, refine, and improve operational processes to support scalability and consistency.
• Skilled in relationship-building and maintaining partnerships across diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including clear, professional correspondence.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and supporting evolving systems and initiatives.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Serve as primary liaison for partners while leading onboarding, engagement, communication, implementation planning, and assessment coordination to ensure quality and consistency, along with integration of micro-credentials across coursework, professional learning, and work-based learning environments.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Job Duty

Support partnerships that connect education and workforce stakeholders to strengthen career-connected learning opportunities, integration of student-facing micro-credentials with CTE pathways and work-based experiences, and alignment to establish competency frameworks such as the Profile of the SC Graduate. Provide platform support as needed.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty

Identify and support opportunities for partnership expansion, funding, and alignment to contribute to scaling efforts across new and existing sites.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty

Other duties as assigned.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5

Position Attributes

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

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/01/2026 Position End Date Job Open Date 06/25/2026 Job Close Date 08/09/2026 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 August 9, 2026.

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/208459 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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Other Supporting Documents