Job Description

Posting Number

RTF00227PO25

USC Market Title

Program Coordinator

Link to USC Market Title

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

Business Title (Internal Title)

Quality Assurance Technician

Campus

Columbia

Work County

Out of State

College/Division

Arnold School of Public Health

Department

ASPH Environmental Health Sciences

Advertised Salary Range

$42,633 - Commensurate with qualifications

Location of Vacancy

Florida

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with one hour of break.

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

The individual will serve as the Program Coordinator for the FL Aquatic Preserves (AP) Continuous Water Quality Monitoring Program (CWQMP), who will be responsible for the quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of the CWQMP, including field audits and the annual Technicians' Training Workshop (TTW). This position will be located at an FL AP site in the State of FL.

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

A B.S. in Marine Science or other environmental field and two years of relevant work experience in database management are required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Access) is required. Ability to effectively communicate with scientists verbally and in writing. Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Job Duties

Job Duty

The coordinator will maintain the APWQ SharePoint site and provide a spreadsheet to the Department Contract Manager reporting which APs are in compliance with submission dates, one week following the AP due date.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

20

Job Duty

Coordinator will submit a quarterly progress spreadsheet to the Department Contract Manager documenting the QA/QC status of each AP station and document, including tertiary review, showing all previous year data uploads to the floridaapdata.org data portal.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

30

Job Duty

The Coordinator will provide the Department Contract Manager with audit report(s) and documentation showing the annual performance and system audits status/progress report was distributed to the APs.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

20

Job Duty

The coordinator will submit a list of committee members and defined committee obligations and protocol for oversight and corrective actions to the Department Contract Manager annually. The Coordinator will provide attendance lists, meeting minutes from each Data Management Committee meeting, and a prioritized list of research and analysis ideas.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

10

Job Duty

The coordinator will plan, coordinate, and implement an annual Technicians' Training Workshop (TTW).

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

20


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

11/16/2025

Position End Date

06/30/2029

Job Open Date

10/17/2025

Job Close Date

11/15/2025

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 15, 2025.

Quicklink for Posting

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/196261

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.