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Academic Program Manager (Program Manager I) - 60021655

State of South Carolina
Richland, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply!  This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.  


Responsibilities of the Academic Program Manager:
The Academic Program Manager provides technical and professional services for academic program and policy management for public higher education institutions in fulfillment of related statutes and regulations. The manager is responsible for research. development, implementation, assessment, reporting and improvement of programs, regulations. policies and procedures approved or adopted by the Commission on Higher Education. The position will also be part of making informed decisions based on 
quantitative and qualitative metrics.

The Academic Program Manager must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, exercising discretion and independent judgment in fulfillment or program responsibilities. The Academic Program Manager will have the opportunity for stakeholder engagement and leadership and helps to frame statewide higher education advancement. This position will be part of the Academic Affairs team consisting of other Academic Program Managers led by the Senior Program Manager in Academic Affairs. Acquired knowledge in higher education and state or federal education agencies. Extensive knowledge of and experience with state and/or federal education acts, regulations, programs and issues.
  • Participates in the evaluation process for new academic programs and changes to existing academic programs at SC public institutions, including sites, delivery modes, objectives and outcomes. Prepares letters as needed and ensures accurate information is provided for updating the program inventory.
  •  Manages research, development, implementation, assessment, revision, reporting, and/or approval of academic policies as assigned.
  • Reports on academic issues, developments, concerns, and trends to Commission board and staff, institutions, peer agencies, policymakers, and additional stakeholders. 
  • Collaborates with peers and external stakeholders as liaison and/or task force facilitator to conduct studies, research, prepare reports, monitor policy compliance, manage projects, and help ensure accurate and up-to-date record keeping, as directed.
  • Provides support for legislative priorities and projects, including the REACH ACT and SEER.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Given the complexity of the work, the agency's minimum requirement for this position is an earned master's degree plus commensurate experience in an academic discipline from an accredited U.S. institution (or foreign equivalent). 
Additional Requirements:
  • Must have knowledge of accreditation standards and processes. 
  • Ability to assess program effectiveness and analyze data. 
  • Ability to conduct complex analyses, draw appropriate conclusions, and develop suitable action plans. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively through written and oral presentations. 
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with institutional representatives and other external stakeholders. 
  • Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers and a wide range of constituencies in the diverse higher education community. 
  • Knowledge of curriculum development processes.
  • Position may require overnight travel.
  • Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
  • Position requires essential declaration.
  • Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.
  • An earned doctorate. 

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

Salary : $66,400 - $119,500

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