About the role
Posting Number
RTF00153PO26
USC Market Title
Research Program Coordinator
Business Title (Internal Title)
YEA! Program Coordinator
Campus
Columbia
Work County
Richland
College/Division
College of Social Work
Department
COSW College of Social Work
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary commensurate with qualifications.
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 University of South Carolina
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. 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
Advertised Job Summary
The YEA! Program Coordinator will manage the day-to-day coordination of the YEA! Network. This position will help plan meetings and events, support youth and partner engagement, coordinate trainings and workgroups, maintain communication across the network, track project activities and outcomes, and help ensure that youth voice is included in program planning, advocacy, training, and systems improvement efforts.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Public Health, or a related field and working with transition-age youth or young adults who have experienced foster care.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of child welfare, foster care, transition-age youth, or youth-serving systems.
- Experience coordinating programs, projects, coalitions, networks, or community initiatives.
- Experience facilitating meetings, trainings, groups, or community conversations.
- Comfort working directly with youth and young adults, including youth with lived experience in foster care.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Serve as the primary contact for the project. Keep statewide YEA! Network activities organized, on schedule, and moving forward. Lead and support meetings, trainings, webinars, and workgroups with youth, providers, SCDSS staff, and community partners.
Percentage of Time
30%
Job Duty
Support statewide partners and community collaboration. Maintain strong relationships among Network and serve as a regular point of contact for Network partners and chapters. Coordinate communication and assist with planning cross-agency.
Percentage of Time
30%
Job Duty
Manage organizational communications and social media activities to promote engagement, enhance visibility, and support program goals. Maintain consistent communication across the statewide YEA! Network and support public-facing communication efforts.
Percentage of Time
15%
Job Duty
Track deliverables, reports, and project outcomes. Ensure that YEA! Network activities are documented and that project deliverables are completed on time. Maintain file management and help prepare reports.
Percentage of Time
15%
Job Duty
Support program planning and continuous improvement efforts by assessing current practices, identifying areas of success and opportunities for growth, and recommending innovative strategies to enhance program effectiveness and outcomes.
Percentage of Time
10%
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
1
Job Open Date
06/23/2026
Job Close Date
08/07/2026
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 7, 2026.
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