Agribusiness Program Associate

CLEMU Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking a Time-Limited staff member to support the Helene Block Grant Project. You will collaborate with Agronomy, Horticulture, Livestock & Forages, and Agribusiness teams to provide trainings and assist with data collection.

You will review information from farmers and landowners, determine loss eligibility, and draft letters for SCDA submissions. Extension staff may request assessments and observations to document potential losses due to Helene.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.
• Master's degree preferred in Agricultural Business or Agricultural Economics.

Responsibilities

• Firm working knowledge of relevant practices and procedures.
• Not responsible for supervising employees.
• No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's in Agricultural Business or Agricultural Economics

Tools

Excel

R

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Work with project leads, communicate with farmers and landowners. Review evidence as presented and provide a communication about the feasibility of the loss has come from Helene. Help research other data and information working with other project staff, and other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES

• 25% - Work with the Agronomy Program Team, the Horticulture Program Team, The Livestock & Forages Team, and the Agribusiness Team to provide assistance, trainings, and other requests as it relates to the Helene Block Grant Project.
• 25% - Work with farmers, landowners and other to assist in eligibility determination for the SCDA Helene Block Grant:
  • a. Review information, available data, and provided evidence from the farmer/landowner of damage to decide to determine if it is reasonable that the loss/damage occurred was due to Helene. This may require site visit to assist in determination.
  • b. Write a letter referencing the information and evidence provided by the farmer/landowner if the damage had occurred from Helene that will be provided to SCDA as part of the application process.
• 25% - Farmers may request an Extension agent to review their material and evidence of losses from Helene. This may require a letter written by Extension field personnel to write a letter of their observations and additional details of the potential losses that may have occurred due to Helene. This may include damage to crops that were left unharvested or was not marketable. Loss of infrastructure, and potentially.
• 25% - Work with the project leaders to aid with additional data as required. Work with others in the project to develop crop information, update crop budgets, and assist those that were negatively affected by Helene upon request.

JOB CODE

AH35

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Time-Limited (TLP) Staff

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Master's in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, or similar.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AREA

Crop budget development, development of perennial crop value for loss purposes, use of Excel, R, work with federal and state ag programs for farmers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• JOB KNOWLEDGE Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Not responsible for supervising employees.
• BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 25%
• Walk or move about: 25%
• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 40%
• Stand for Prolonged Period: 10%

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Overnight travel: 10%
• Wet and/or humid: 25%
• Exposure to dust/fumes: 25%
• Exposure to heat or cold: 25%

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range 46000 - 56000 Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

October 7, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review.

A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.