<p>To navigate through this form, please use the "Prev" and "Save & Continue" buttons at the top of the page. Do not use your browser's "Back" button as it will not save your progress and data will be lost.</p> <p>Posting Summary</p> <p>Logo For Posting Posting Number RTF00174PO25 USC Market Title Project Coordinator Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156348 Business Title (Internal Title) Project Manager Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division College of Engineering and Computing Department CEC Mechanical Engineering Advertised Salary Range $54,165 - $70,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Work Schedule</p> <p>Generally Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 PM</p> <p>Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP) Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other Professional</p> <p>About USC</p> <p>About University of South Carolina</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Inclusive Excellence Statement</p> <p>At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.</p> <p>Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below</p> <p>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.</p> <p>South Carolina Retirement Yes State Insurance Programs Yes Annual Leave Yes Sick Leave Yes</p> <p>Position Description</p> <p>Advertised Job Summary</p> <p>Perform a project manager position for two or more DoD research contracts related to perception and autonomous systems. This position is responsible for developing and tracking project schedules, communicating schedules and upcoming deadlines to project personnel, prompting project personnel to meet milestones and deadlines, coordinating acquisition of equipment and supplies with the purchasing office and vendors, inventorying equipment and material uses, compiling and formatting contributions for reports and presentations from project participants and integrating that content into reports and presentations, schedule meetings, managing and tracking research security training, and working with faculty, research staff, graduate and undergraduate students and subcontractors (totally 40-60 people) to achieve project goals on time and on budget</p> <p>Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields and 2 years of related experience. Prior experience in a project management position. Knowledge of naval perception systems and fluency in the use of the terminology associated with these systems.</p> <p>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Excellent analytical skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and lab operation, to organize and prioritize tasks, and to operate efficiently in a research environment with rapidly evolving and competing needs. </li><li>Able to understand and communicate in the technical field of mechanical engineering and autonomous systems. </li><li>Proficient in the use of MS Office software and experienced with computing programming languages (e.g., Matlab or Python). </li><li>Familiar with or able to quickly learn university and government regulations related data security. </li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly in writing and spoken forms, using language appropriate to the technical domain </li></ul> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Job Duty</p> <p>Communicate schedules and deadlines to prompt project personnel to ensure milestones and deadlines are met. Oversees personnel as they relate to project objectives. Integrate functions of project scheduling, tasking, and reporting with other work processes (document preparation) in the Teams/SharePoint environment (specifically, MS Office GCC High). Communicate key project information and notify team members of approaching deadlines and milestones, and prompt for progress.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty</p> <p>Integrate components of written reports submitted by multiple team members into one cohesive document, then perform light editing to ensure a single voice. Communicate verbally and in writing with team members and external constituents, using proper grammar and technical terminology related to mechanical engineering, perception, and system autonomy, to ensure accurate and complete communication of information. Assist the PI and others to tailor all communications to the appropriate audience, which can range from research staff, graduate to undergraduate students, and administrative staff.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty</p> <p>Maintain the research lab operation of the perception project. Inventory the acquired research equipment and ensure they are well documented and in place. Track and log the items for field tests and their returns after use. Plan and lead the research lab tour for visitors.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty</p> <p>Develop templates for common documents using MS Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Define styles and methods to ensure consistency across a multi-member writing team, and standard methods for inserting technical content such as graphics, equations, figure captions, tables, and cross-references. Train students for documentation using the templates.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty</p> <p>Assists with onboarding new personnel in the CUI research environment and monitors the status of the onboarding training and certificates.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty</p> <p>Coordinate the acquisition of research equipment and supplies with the administrative, purchasing offices, and vendors.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15</p> <p>Position Attributes</p> <p>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</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 09/01/2025 Position End Date 08/31/2026 Job Open Date 08/13/2025 Job Close Date 08/20/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant</p> <p>Applicants must upload copy of C.V or Resume'</p> <p>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.</p> <p>We are only accepting applications submitted by August 20, 2025.</p> <p>Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193133 EEO Statement</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Supplemental Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>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? </li></ul> </li><li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Curriculum Vitae </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p>