UNIV - Program Manager I - Department of Regenerative Medicine

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Precision Health Institute Co-Administrator will serve as the primary operational lead for the MUSC Precision Health Institute (PHI) led by Drs. Russell Norris and Steve Skinner. This individual will be responsible for coordinating operations with counterparts across five institutes and nine research cores in partnership with MUSC leadership. Primary responsibilities of the position are focused on providing direct support and guidance to Institute leadership, collaborating faculty, and staff relating to Institute development, day-to-day management and reporting. This role requires high-level integration of administrative, research, and strategic functions to strengthen collaboration at an institutional scale and advance the mission of the PHI and MUSC as a whole.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and three years relevant program experience.

Responsibilities

• Program Management: Manage programmatic functions of the PHI, coordinating operations with multiple institutes and research cores. Responsibilities include scheduling, resource allocation, documentation management, and ensuring seamless coordination between diverse stakeholders. Monitor progress toward Institute objectives, making strategic adjustments as needed to ensure success. As part of PHI leadership, integrate operational priorities across institutes and research cores, align activities with MUSC’s broader mission, and anticipate challenges in order to sustain efficiency, growth, and long-term impact.
• Communication, Outreach, and Reporting: Serve as the primary point of contact for the PHI, maintaining clear, professional, and timely communication with a wide range of stakeholders, including physicians, faculty, students, staff, patients, and external partners. Ensure that information is tailored appropriately to each audience and reflects MUSC’s mission and values. Assist with the collection, analysis, and reporting of program data to assess outcomes, support program improvement, and meet reporting requirements. Prepare and distribute reports, presentations, and other materials as needed. Promote Institute initiatives through internal and external channels, elevating the visibility of the PHI. Develop and coordinate messaging that supports Institutional goals, strengthens collaborative relationships, and expands the recognition of the Institute at a regional, national, and international level. Represent the Institute in communications with MUSC leadership and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment across MUSC’s broader strategic mission.
• Budgeting and Financial Oversight: Oversee financial operations of the PHI. Responsibilities include tracking expenses, processing invoices, preparing financial reports, and ensuring fiscal accountability across funding streams. Anticipate financial needs, align resources with strategic priorities, and actively assist in identifying new funding opportunities. Support the development of grant proposals and steward philanthropic resources with the highest level of responsibility. As part of PHI leadership, collaborate with MUSC administration to integrate financial oversight across institutes and research cores, ensuring transparency, sustainability, and alignment with MUSC’s strategic mission.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with PHI’s Clinical and Scientific Directors, faculty, staff, and external partners to advance Institute objectives and priorities. Serve as a primary liaison across departments and interdisciplinary teams to ensure alignment and program effectiveness. Contribute actively to meetings by facilitating dialogue, integrating diverse perspectives, and fostering a collaborative culture. Provide mentorship and supervision to staff, students, and interns, delegating tasks effectively, ensuring timely completion, and promoting accountability and excellence. Model professionalism, problem-solving, and initiative to support high performance and help build a cohesive, supportive team environment.
• Compliance and Policy Adherence: Ensure all PHI programs and activities adhere to MUSC’s policies, procedures, and external regulatory requirements. Oversee and coordinate the timely completion of required documentation, certifications, and program audits, ensuring accuracy and accountability in collaboration with multiple institutes and research cores. Anticipate compliance needs, proactively identify risks or gaps, and develop solutions in collaboration with MUSC leadership to maintain the highest standards of institutional and regulatory integrity. Integrate compliance practices across institutes and research cores, fostering a culture of responsibility, transparency, and excellence that supports MUSC’s mission at an institutional scale.
• Event Planning and Coordination: Organize workshops, seminars, town halls, and other large-scale events associated with the Institute that advance MUSC’s institutional mission. Manage all event logistics, including venue selection, materials preparation, guest speaker arrangements, and participant engagement to ensure seamless execution. These events serve as a platform for transparency, collaboration, and institutional alignment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees