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Posting Number STA00430PO26
Job Family Operational Analysis
Job Function Project Management
USC Market Title Aso Dir of Projects, Clinical Affairs
Job Level P4 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) Associate Director of Projects - Clinical Affairs
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division Neurological Critical Care Hospital
Department NCCH Neurological Hospital SCHHS
State Pay Range Unclassified
USC Market Range MRN - $120,769 $153,981 $187,192
Anticipated Hiring Range Salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule
* Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
* Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Other Professional
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.
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), 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 USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal.
Advertised Job Summary
The Office for Clinical Affairs at the University of South Carolina is seeking to hire an Associate Director of Projects to join our team.
The Associate Director serves as a strategic advisor, enterprise project leader, and operational integrator within the Office for Clinical Affairs. Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Hospital Planning and Integration, this highly visible role drives the execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives that advance the University’s clinical, academic, research, and healthcare transformation priorities.
This position functions as a senior-level coordination and implementation partner for executive leadership, ensuring alignment across major institutional initiatives, capital projects, and strategic partnerships. The role is responsible for establishing disciplined project governance, operational readiness, stakeholder alignment, and enterprise-wide coordination across a dynamic portfolio of initiatives, including the development and activation of the University of South Carolina Neurological Hospital, the Brain Health Network, and future clinical innovation programs.
The Associate Director will operate within highly matrixed environments involving healthcare executives, academic leadership, physicians, operational teams, architects, contractors, research leaders, and external partners. Success in this role requires exceptional executive presence, strategic thinking, organizational agility, and the ability to lead through influence while managing multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent professional certification required
Preferred Qualifications
* Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Project Management, Construction Management, Public Health, or related field preferred
* 8–10 years of experience in healthcare systems leadership, enterprise project management, hospital operations, or strategic program development preferred
* Experience supporting hospital construction, activation, operational readiness, or major capital projects preferred
* Experience within academic medical centers, neurological/neuroscience programs, rehabilitation hospitals, or specialty care environments preferred
* Experience supporting executive leadership and enterprise-level strategic initiatives preferred
* Experience working within highly matrixed organizations involving academic, clinical, operational, and public-sector stakeholders preferred
* Experience facilitating executive discussions, leading organizational change, and presenting to senior leadership or governing boards preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
* Exceptional project leadership, organizational, and execution capabilities
* Strong strategic thinking and operational problem-solving skills
* Ability to manage complex initiatives across multiple workstreams and stakeholder groups simultaneously
* Ability to influence alignment and drive progress without direct reporting authority
* Executive-level written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into concise executive summaries and recommendations
* Proficiency in project management software, dashboards, reporting tools, and operational tracking systems
* Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion in highly sensitive environments
* High degree of initiative, adaptability, and accountability in fast-paced, evolving organizational settings
* Strong facilitation, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills
* Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity and support transformational organizational initiatives
Job Duties
Strategic Hospital Development & Activation Leadership
Serve as a senior coordination lead supporting the planning, design, construction, operational readiness, and activation of the University of South Carolina Neurological Hospital and associated clinical programs.
Partner with executive leadership, facilities teams, architects, contractors, and operational stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment between construction activities, clinical operations, patient experience goals, and long-term institutional objectives.
Coordinate enterprise-wide planning efforts related to:
- Clinical and operational workflows
- Space planning and functional programming
- Operational readiness and transition planning
- Equipment planning and activation sequencing
- Regulatory and accreditation preparedness
- Staffing and departmental integration
- Technology and infrastructure implementation
- Risk identification and mitigation strategies
Monitor project milestones, interdependencies, timelines, and executive deliverables to support disciplined execution and successful hospital activation.
Enterprise Portfolio & Program Management
Lead coordination and oversight of a diverse portfolio of strategic initiatives across the Office for Clinical Affairs.
Develop and maintain enterprise-level project governance structures, dashboards, executive reporting tools, and initiative tracking systems to provide visibility into priorities, performance metrics, dependencies, risks, and resource alignment.
Support strategic initiatives could include, but not limited to:
- Brain Health Network development
- Clinical integration initiatives
- Specialty program development
- Clinical partnership initiatives
- Operational transformation efforts
- System integration and optimization projects
Ensure cross-functional alignment among leadership teams while advancing organizational priorities through structured project management methodologies and operational discipline.
Executive Strategy & Operational Support
Serve as a trusted operational and strategic support partner to the AVP for Clinical Affairs and executive leadership team.
Prepare executive-level presentations, strategic analyses, briefing materials, white papers, board updates, and decision-support documentation for senior leadership, institutional stakeholders, and governing bodies.
Coordinate executive meetings, strategic workgroups, and steering committees by:
- Establishing executive agendas and objectives
- Facilitating discussions and follow-up actions with c-suite
- Documenting decisions and action items
- Tracking accountability and deliverables
- Ensuring timely communication and execution
Translate strategic direction into actionable implementation plans while maintaining alignment across organizational priorities.
Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives
Lead high-priority strategic initiatives and special projects on behalf of Clinical Affairs leadership.
Manage complex, multidisciplinary initiatives involving operational integration, clinical program development, process redesign, organizational readiness, innovation planning, and performance improvement.
Apply structured project management methodologies to support:
- Organizational change management
- Operational optimization
- Strategic growth initiatives
- Clinical transformation efforts
- Research and innovation integration
- Cross-functional problem solving
Drive initiatives from concept development through implementation while ensuring stakeholder engagement, operational sustainability, and measurable outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Coordination
Facilitate collaboration and communication among internal and external stakeholders across clinical, operational, finance, facilities, IT, and administrative functions.
Build strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups to ensure alignment, transparency, and coordinated execution of organizational priorities.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, communication plans, dashboards, status reports, and executive summaries to support informed decision-making and organizational accountability.
Represent Clinical Affairs leadership in meetings, planning sessions, and collaborative initiatives with professionalism, diplomacy, and executive-level communication skills.
Position Attributes
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.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 06/10/2026
Job Close Date 07/09/2026
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 July 9, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
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.
Posting Number STA00430PO26
Job Family Operational Analysis
Job Function Project Management
USC Market Title Aso Dir of Projects, Clinical Affairs
Job Level P4 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) Associate Director of Projects - Clinical Affairs
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division Neurological Critical Care Hospital
Department NCCH Neurological Hospital SCHHS
State Pay Range Unclassified
USC Market Range MRN - $120,769 $153,981 $187,192
Anticipated Hiring Range Salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule
* Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
* Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Other Professional
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.
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), 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 USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal.
Advertised Job Summary
The Office for Clinical Affairs at the University of South Carolina is seeking to hire an Associate Director of Projects to join our team.
The Associate Director serves as a strategic advisor, enterprise project leader, and operational integrator within the Office for Clinical Affairs. Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Hospital Planning and Integration, this highly visible role drives the execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives that advance the University’s clinical, academic, research, and healthcare transformation priorities.
This position functions as a senior-level coordination and implementation partner for executive leadership, ensuring alignment across major institutional initiatives, capital projects, and strategic partnerships. The role is responsible for establishing disciplined project governance, operational readiness, stakeholder alignment, and enterprise-wide coordination across a dynamic portfolio of initiatives, including the development and activation of the University of South Carolina Neurological Hospital, the Brain Health Network, and future clinical innovation programs.
The Associate Director will operate within highly matrixed environments involving healthcare executives, academic leadership, physicians, operational teams, architects, contractors, research leaders, and external partners. Success in this role requires exceptional executive presence, strategic thinking, organizational agility, and the ability to lead through influence while managing multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent professional certification required
Preferred Qualifications
* Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Project Management, Construction Management, Public Health, or related field preferred
* 8–10 years of experience in healthcare systems leadership, enterprise project management, hospital operations, or strategic program development preferred
* Experience supporting hospital construction, activation, operational readiness, or major capital projects preferred
* Experience within academic medical centers, neurological/neuroscience programs, rehabilitation hospitals, or specialty care environments preferred
* Experience supporting executive leadership and enterprise-level strategic initiatives preferred
* Experience working within highly matrixed organizations involving academic, clinical, operational, and public-sector stakeholders preferred
* Experience facilitating executive discussions, leading organizational change, and presenting to senior leadership or governing boards preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
* Exceptional project leadership, organizational, and execution capabilities
* Strong strategic thinking and operational problem-solving skills
* Ability to manage complex initiatives across multiple workstreams and stakeholder groups simultaneously
* Ability to influence alignment and drive progress without direct reporting authority
* Executive-level written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into concise executive summaries and recommendations
* Proficiency in project management software, dashboards, reporting tools, and operational tracking systems
* Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion in highly sensitive environments
* High degree of initiative, adaptability, and accountability in fast-paced, evolving organizational settings
* Strong facilitation, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills
* Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity and support transformational organizational initiatives
Job Duties
Strategic Hospital Development & Activation Leadership
Serve as a senior coordination lead supporting the planning, design, construction, operational readiness, and activation of the University of South Carolina Neurological Hospital and associated clinical programs.
Partner with executive leadership, facilities teams, architects, contractors, and operational stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment between construction activities, clinical operations, patient experience goals, and long-term institutional objectives.
Coordinate enterprise-wide planning efforts related to:
- Clinical and operational workflows
- Space planning and functional programming
- Operational readiness and transition planning
- Equipment planning and activation sequencing
- Regulatory and accreditation preparedness
- Staffing and departmental integration
- Technology and infrastructure implementation
- Risk identification and mitigation strategies
Monitor project milestones, interdependencies, timelines, and executive deliverables to support disciplined execution and successful hospital activation.
Enterprise Portfolio & Program Management
Lead coordination and oversight of a diverse portfolio of strategic initiatives across the Office for Clinical Affairs.
Develop and maintain enterprise-level project governance structures, dashboards, executive reporting tools, and initiative tracking systems to provide visibility into priorities, performance metrics, dependencies, risks, and resource alignment.
Support strategic initiatives could include, but not limited to:
- Brain Health Network development
- Clinical integration initiatives
- Specialty program development
- Clinical partnership initiatives
- Operational transformation efforts
- System integration and optimization projects
Ensure cross-functional alignment among leadership teams while advancing organizational priorities through structured project management methodologies and operational discipline.
Executive Strategy & Operational Support
Serve as a trusted operational and strategic support partner to the AVP for Clinical Affairs and executive leadership team.
Prepare executive-level presentations, strategic analyses, briefing materials, white papers, board updates, and decision-support documentation for senior leadership, institutional stakeholders, and governing bodies.
Coordinate executive meetings, strategic workgroups, and steering committees by:
- Establishing executive agendas and objectives
- Facilitating discussions and follow-up actions with c-suite
- Documenting decisions and action items
- Tracking accountability and deliverables
- Ensuring timely communication and execution
Translate strategic direction into actionable implementation plans while maintaining alignment across organizational priorities.
Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives
Lead high-priority strategic initiatives and special projects on behalf of Clinical Affairs leadership.
Manage complex, multidisciplinary initiatives involving operational integration, clinical program development, process redesign, organizational readiness, innovation planning, and performance improvement.
Apply structured project management methodologies to support:
- Organizational change management
- Operational optimization
- Strategic growth initiatives
- Clinical transformation efforts
- Research and innovation integration
- Cross-functional problem solving
Drive initiatives from concept development through implementation while ensuring stakeholder engagement, operational sustainability, and measurable outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Coordination
Facilitate collaboration and communication among internal and external stakeholders across clinical, operational, finance, facilities, IT, and administrative functions.
Build strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups to ensure alignment, transparency, and coordinated execution of organizational priorities.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, communication plans, dashboards, status reports, and executive summaries to support informed decision-making and organizational accountability.
Represent Clinical Affairs leadership in meetings, planning sessions, and collaborative initiatives with professionalism, diplomacy, and executive-level communication skills.
Position Attributes
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.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 06/10/2026
Job Close Date 07/09/2026
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 July 9, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
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.
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Who's Hiring
- University of California Berkeley19
- Jobot18
- University of Miami17
- Integrated Power Services15
- City of New York14
Top Industries Hiring
- Education627
- Technology & Software261
- Healthcare & Medical Services246
- Consulting & Professional Services183
- Construction & Real Estate93
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of projects jobs.
- 7 or more years of progressive project or program management experience
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams and enterprise budgets
- Proficiency with project management platforms such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or a related field
- Experience with risk management frameworks and stakeholder reporting at the executive level
Tips for Your Director Of Projects Job Search
Quantify your project outcomes clearly
Director of projects roles attract high competition, so your resume needs to show delivered outcomes, not just responsibilities. Call out budget size, team headcount, and on-time delivery rates for each major initiative you led. Numbers separate candidates fast.
Tailor your resume to the sector
A director of projects resume that works in construction will not land interviews in software. Reframe your experience using the language of the target industry, whether that means referencing Agile ceremonies, capital project phases, or clinical trial timelines, depending on where you're applying.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of projects openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target roles by your certification tier
Postings for director of projects frequently specify PMP, PgMP, or PMI-ACP credentials as filters before a human ever reads your file. Check which certification the posting lists first and make sure yours appears in the same language near the top of your resume.
Prepare a portfolio of cross-functional wins
Interviews for director of projects roles almost always probe how you managed stakeholders across departments or organizations. Come ready with two or three stories that show you resolved competing priorities between engineering, finance, and operations without escalating to the executive level.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
In director-level project roles, the number of concurrent projects and direct reports shapes how sustainable the job is. Before accepting an offer, clarify portfolio size, resource authority, and reporting structure so you know what you're actually agreeing to lead.
Director Of Projects Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of projectss?
The companies hiring the most director of projectss right now include University of California Berkeley, Jobot, and University of Miami, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is concentrated in industries with large capital programs or active technology build-outs.
How many director of projects jobs are remote?
About 19% of director of projects openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with remote availability highest in technology and consulting sub-sectors. Roles tied to physical infrastructure, construction, or manufacturing facilities are most likely to require full on-site presence given the operational oversight they demand.
How do you become a director of projects?
Most directors of projects move up by first building a record as a project manager, then taking on progressively larger programs. Earning a PMP or PgMP credential signals readiness for director-level accountability. From there, demonstrating that you can manage budgets, lead teams across departments, and report to senior leadership directly is what typically triggers a promotion or competitive hire at the director level.
Can you get hired as a director of projects with limited experience?
Getting hired as a director of projects without deep project leadership experience is difficult, but not impossible in every case. Some organizations promote strong project managers into director roles when the scope is narrower, such as a single business unit or a defined program. Focusing on employers in your existing industry, where your domain knowledge adds weight, improves your odds considerably when your formal project management tenure is shorter than typical postings require.
What does the director of projects interview process look like?
The director of projects interview process typically runs three to four rounds. An initial screen with HR or a recruiter is followed by a panel interview with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, where behavioral and situational questions dominate. Many employers add a case study or presentation round asking candidates to walk through how they would structure a complex program or recover a troubled project. Reference checks are standard before any offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to director of projects jobs?
You can find and apply to director of projects jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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