Salary: $87,500.00 - $104,000.00 Annually
Location : Orangeburg County, SC
Job Type: Temporary Grant - Full-Time
Job Number: PSA036
Agency: South Carolina State University
Division: Office of 1890 Research & Extension Programs
Opening Date: 12/13/2024
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: UK57
Position Number:: PSA036
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: 8:30 am-5:30 am
Pay Grade: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $87,500.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $104,000.00

Job Responsibilities
Position Summary

This Family, Nutrition and Health Program Leader provides leadership and an expansive vision for innovation and excellence of the interdisciplinary Family and Consumer Sciences.Responsibilities include identifying emerging issue, prioritizing programs, developing, and maintaining university-wide and external partnerships, securing, and managing resources for extension education and applied research projects, ensuring innovative and impactful program implementation, and advancing health equity and well-being.

Education:

• An earned doctorate degree in a related field.
• At least one graduate degree, preferably a doctorate, must be in Family and Consumer Sciences, Public Health, Nutrition, Education, Community Development, Program Evaluation, or another related field.

Experience:

• Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably land-grant systems, or comparable organizations with significant recognition within a field of specialization.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Outstanding record of research-based Extension/community-engaged programming.
• A demonstrated understanding of the Land Grant mission.
• Evidence in successful grant and contract acquisition and management for interdisciplinary approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to and respect SC State 1890 Research and Extension strategic plan.
• Evidence of leadership, teamwork, collaboration, excellence in human relationship skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with curriculum development and evaluation.
• Ability to collect data and transform data into reports.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to the program and program area where Extension Agents operate.
• Ability to develop and implement operating policies and procedures. Ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with the public, contractors, local business owners, and Constitutional Officers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Major Responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership and oversight of Family, Nutrition and Health Extension programs,

scholarship, and applied research projects.

• Securing and managing extramural funding to support Family, Nutrition and Health extension
• programs and research projects.
• Providing direction for FCS programs, including needs assessment, program planning,

development, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of outcomes.

• Ability to work a consistent 8:30 am to 5:00 pm work schedule and frequent evenings and weekends.
• Developing and maintaining external partnerships with organizations and agencies such as

academic institutions, local/state/federal agencies, industry groups, and non-profit organizations.

• Providing leadership and program evaluation to faculty in long-range planning, reporting,professional development, and grants.
• Mentoring staff to ensure clarity of expectations for Extension programming, scholarship, service, and teaching, providing opportunities for success as an Extension Educator while instilling professional confidence and pride.

Providing leadership, promotional guidance, and coaching to career ladder track.

• Conducting annual program and staff evaluations, including approval of individual Extension plans and delivery of annual EMPS reviews to county and state faculty and staff as needed.

• Providing annual reports and impacts for Federal agencies and other organizations as

appropriate.

• Facilitating collaboration among SC State nutrition and health programs at regional and
• state and national levels, including EFNEP, South Carolina SNAP-Ed program.
• Serving as a member of the SC State 1890 Extension administrative team,

which includes program leaders in Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resources,

4-H Youth Development, Education, and Innovation, Community Economic and

Development and Regional Directors.

• Assisting in recruitment, hiring, and retention of staff in critical areas of need for Extension while fostering a thriving environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation with appropriate documentation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and be mobile.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travel within the region may be required. Overnight in-state and out-of-state travel may be required on occasion. Personal Transportation and a valid driver's license are required.
Salary & Benefits:

Salary will be commensurate with experience. The SC State University offers an extensive benefits package.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS/SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

This position is federally funded by the Farm Bill (Agriculture Improvement Act) Section 1444 Agricultural Extension Activities at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions.
The individual will be located on the South Carolina State University 1890 Research and Extension Complex campus. The individual must be able to perform duties and take initiative while receiving minimal supervision. The employee must use good judgment in making decisions, exhibit a good working relationship with people, and be highly dependable in planning, implementing, and reporting activities. The individual must be able to relate to diverse, disadvantaged rural/urban people and professionals.
The statements above describe the general purpose and responsibilities of this job. They are not an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Education:

• An earned doctorate degree in a related field.
• At least one graduate degree, preferably a doctorate, must be in Family and Consumer Sciences, Public Health, Nutrition, Education, Community Development, Program Evaluation, or another related field.

Experience:

• Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably land-grant systems, or comparable organizations with significant recognition within a field of specialization.

Preferred Qualifications

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
Additional Comments

Salary is commensurate with experience.

This position is a fully on-site role with no remote or hybrid work options. The physical demands described here represent the functional actions required to successfully execute the essential duties.

• Stationary Position: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at an assigned office workstation for extended periods while reviewing financial records, building grant budgets, and verifying compliance documentation.
• Data Processing & Technology: Constantly operates a computer, digital calculators, and specialized grant management database systems requiring precise motor coordination and data entry.
• Information Audit: Must be able to detect, analyze, and interpret detailed financial charts, complex federal regulations, spreadsheets, and dense legal text.
• Communication & Collaboration: Must be able to effectively exchange accurate financial and programmatic information face-to-face and digitally with principal investigators, funding agencies, and internal accounting teams.
• Mobility & Facility Navigation: Must be able to move about inside the physical office environment daily to access shared files, office machinery, and attend internal research administration meetings.
• Document Transport: Occasionally moves or positions batches of physical files, audits, or grant documentation folders weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Commitments & Accommodations
• Essential Functions: All core duties outlined in this description must be performed on-site with or without reasonable accommodations.

Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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This role requires working in our Orangeburg, SC office Monday through Friday. Does that work for you?

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