Job Description

Posting Number

RTF00245PO25

USC Market Title

Program Coordinator

Link to USC Market Title

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156364

Business Title (Internal Title)

Program Coordinator

Campus

Columbia

Work County

Richland

College/Division

Arnold School of Public Health

Department

ASPH Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Advertised Salary Range

$45,133- $67,699

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

40

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 Research Grant (SRGP)

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

This position will play a critical role in the Institute's tick-borne disease research program. Their primary responsibilities will involve overseeing and coordinating various aspects of the domestic and international tick-borne disease research, including study design, data analysis, and project management. They will provide daily operational oversight while working with faculty leadership to design prospective grant applications/studies. This position will directly support the University's mission of research excellence through the supervision of high-quality data collection for an NIH-funded R01 grant on designing novel statistical methods to guide tick vector surveillance programs, as well as for pilot studies in Latin America on emerging tick-borne pathogens causing febrile human disease, to support prospective, competitive center-level grant applications.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and no prior work 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

Bachelor's degree in biology or related fields. Experience working on medical entomology research projects. Solid background working on tick intake, processing, and diagnostic testing Working knowledge of field sampling design and executing these designs in real-world settings Willing to spend 1 or 2 days a week traveling for work-related events.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Professionalism, including the following attributes: punctuality, integrity, conflict resolution, continuous learning, productivity, ability to work in a team environment, and flexibility. Strong working knowledge of medical entomology and vector identification methods A strong working knowledge of tick biology and ecology, and tick surveillance and diagnostic methodologies, is preferred.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Oversee the daily administrative operations of the tick surveillance program, ensuring smooth communication and coordination among faculty, research staff, interns, and external partners. Maintain project timelines, track deliverables, and manage documentation to ensure compliance with institutional and funding requirements. Serve as the central point of contact for program logistics and operational updates.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

50

Job Duty

Develop and maintain medical entomology project SOPs. These formal technical documents may be created to support new studies, such as an odor attractant study, or may be updated as surveillance methods change. Maintaining updated SOPs should include routine audits of written procedures and interviews with the field team to incorporate any alterations that have not been previously documented.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

10

Job Duty

Coordinate field collections schedule, manage weekly staff and intern schedules, and resolve minor scheduling issues or other logistical challenges for weekly sampling events. Communicate effectively with the team when inclement weather or other last-minute alterations occur that affect schedules and sampling plans.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

10

Job Duty

Support the recruitment, onboarding, and training of interns and new team members by maintaining orientation materials and scheduling necessary training. Ensure that field and laboratory teams have access to the appropriate resources, forms, and standard operating procedures. Monitor administrative needs related to personnel assignments, reimbursements, and safety compliance.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

5

Job Duty

Coordinate and manage the intake process for tick submissions, ensuring samples are logged, tracked, and processed according to established protocols. Develop and maintain databases and tracking systems to ensure data accuracy and accessibility. Collaborate with research staff to identify and resolve discrepancies or bottlenecks in the intake workflow.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

20

Job Duty

Assist faculty and research leads in preparing manuscripts, reports, and presentations by organizing data, managing citation materials, and coordinating review timelines. Track manuscript submissions and revisions to ensure deadlines are met and documentation is complete. Provide administrative support for grant reporting and compliance related to published work.

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

12/01/2025

Position End Date

Job Open Date

11/10/2025

Job Close Date

11/17/2025

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 November 17, 2025.

Quicklink for Posting

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/197281

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.