Rural Health Agent

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 39,765 - 53,684; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University, located in Orangeburg, SC, seeks a Rural Health Agent to plan, implement, maintain and evaluate Extension education programs for adults and youth within designated counties.

The role covers Orangeburg and Colleton Counties, with responsibilities including partnerships, program delivery, funding development, and documenting impacts for stakeholders. A standard 37.5-hour week applies; salary range is provided with Clemson benefits.

Qualifications

• Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.
• Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.
• Fiscal responsibilities for the department's budget, including financial planning and managing fund allocation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across Program Teams to develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programming outside the Agent's primary Program Area.
• Partner with Extension Advisory Council and Advocacy Committees, local officials, and stakeholders in planning educational phases.
• Develop and sustain resources through grants, contracts, gifts, in-kind support, sponsorships and other funding sources.
• Deliver primary Rural Health programming to adults and youth in Orangeburg and Colleton Counties using direct and indirect methods and document impacts.
• Identify opportunities for self-improvement and professional development and pursue with supervisory approval.

Job description

Overview

Rural Health Agent — Full Time — JR-10126

JOB SUMMARY: Rural Health Agent is a member of the Extension staff of Clemson University. The agent is responsible for working cooperatively with other county and state staff to plan, implement, maintain and evaluate Extension education programs for adult and/or youth clientele within designated coverage area. Position will cover Orangeburg and Colleton Counties. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• 10% - Internal Partnerships and Contributions beyond primary team: Collaborate across Program Teams to develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programming outside the Agent\'s primary Program Area using direct and indirect methods. Support day-to-day functions of the county offices, as needed, by being present in the office, available to the staff and public, and willing to assist with general Extension inquiries.
• 10% - Extension Advocacy and External Partnerships: Partner and collaborate with the Extension Advisory Council and Advocacy Committees, Program and/or Action Committees, local and state elected officials, and Extension stakeholders in planning those educational phases of the county program relevant to areas of responsibility and consistent with the total Extension program.
• 10% - Resource Sustainability: Responsible for continuous and sustainable resource development, management, and sustainability to support Extension educational programming to include grants, contracts, legal agreements, gifts, in-kind support, sponsorships, revenue generated, local and state appropriated funds and/or other types of funding.
• 60% - Primary Program Management and Development: Assess and deliver educational programming based on local need within the Rural Health Program Area to adult and youth audiences within your county/counties. Educate through direct methods such as individual consultation, training classes, group meetings, tours, demonstrations, and volunteer training and/or management, including online/virtual tactics. Communicate knowledge through indirect methods such as written, audio, visual, and/or social content. Document programming impacts for targeted stakeholders.
• 10% - Self-Improvement: Identify and participate in opportunities for self-improvement and professional development such as professional and in-service trainings. Work on increasing base knowledge in subject matter related to program team content area. Obtain supervisory approval prior to registration and participation.

Additional Program Details

JOB CODE: UK43

Locations: Orangeburg and Colleton Counties, SC

Specific Sections

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Fiscal responsibilities for the department\'s budget, including but not limited to, financial planning and managing fund allocation.

Physical/Working Conditions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors; Extends hands or arms in any direction; Move, transport, raise or lower 50 lbs or more; Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself; Recognize or inspect visually; Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl); Stand for Prolonged Period; Walk or move about; Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.; Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder).

WORKING CONDITIONS: Overnight travel, Noise, Wet and/or humid, Exposure to heat or cold, Exposure to dust/fumes.

Work Schedule

WORK SCHEDULE: Standard Hours: 37.5

Compensation & Benefits

COMPENSATION INFORMATION: Expected Salary Range: $39,765.00 - $53,684.00. 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.

Employment Details

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL: Essential Support - In the event of an emergency closure or modified operations, this position is necessary to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.

JOB LOCATION: Orangeburg, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31, 2026

Veteran & Equal Opportunity

MILITARY AND VETERAN: 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. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions or issues.

Closing Statement

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.

Application

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