Regional Extension Director - Lead & Elevate Community Programs

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina seeks a Regional Director for the 1890 Cooperative Extension Program to provide leadership, oversee staff, coordinate programs across the region, and liaise with state and local partners.

Responsibilities include supervising personnel, ensuring KPI implementation, managing program delivery, securing funding, and building advisory partnerships while maintaining compliance with federal and state requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Agribusiness, Business Management, Social Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences, or related areas; at least 5 years of extension and supervisory experience.
• Doctoral degree in Education, Agribusiness, Business Management, Social Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences, or related preferred with 5 years of extension and supervisory experience.
• Supervisory responsibilities over regional office staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coordination, and supervision of regional staff.
• Coordinate programmatic activities and KPI reporting across the region.
• Liaise with state and local agencies to align initiatives and priorities.
• Develop partnerships and seek supplemental funding for programs.
• Oversee personnel matters and performance evaluations for staff.
• Ensure program delivery complies with federal and state guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

MS Office 365

Public speaking

Education

Master's degree in Education/related

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Job description

The State of South Carolina seeks a Regional Director for the 1890 Cooperative Extension Program to provide leadership, oversee staff, coordinate programs across the region, and liaise with state and local partners.

Responsibilities include supervising personnel, ensuring KPI implementation, managing program delivery, securing funding, and building advisory partnerships while maintaining compliance with federal and state requirements.