Rural Health Agent

Clemson University; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking a Rural Health Agent within the Extension staff to plan, implement, maintain and evaluate education programs for adults and youth in designated coverage areas. The position will cover Orangeburg and Colleton Counties and involves collaborating with county and state staff to deliver outreach activities.

Responsibilities include forming partnerships, developing programming, and documenting impact, with duties across program management, resource development, and

Qualifications

• Plan, implement, maintain and evaluate Extension education programs.
• Collaborate with county and state staff to deliver outreach.
• Cover Orangeburg and Colleton Counties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Internal Partnerships: coordinate across program teams to develop and evaluate educational programming.
• External Partnerships: engage Extension Advisory Council and stakeholders in planning educational phases.
• Primary Program Management: assess and deliver programming for Rural Health to adults and youth, using direct and indirect methods.
• Resource Sustainability: work on securing grants, gifts, and other funding to support programming.
• Self-Improvement: pursue opportunities for professional development and apply new knowledge to programs.

Job description

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.

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.

Job Duties

• 10% - UK43: 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.
• UK45: 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% - UK43: 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.
• UK45: 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.
• 60% - UK43: 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.
• UK45:Primary Program Management- Assess, develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programming within the Rural Health Program Area to adult and youth audiences. 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% - UK43: 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.
• UK45: 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.
• 10% - UK43: 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.
• UK45: Self-Improvement - Identify and participate in opportunities for self‑improvement and professional development such as professional and in‑service trainings. Utilize base knowledge gained and incorporate into daily programing related to program team subject matter areas. Obtain supervisory approval prior to registration and participation.

Job Code

UK43

Employee Type

Regular FTE Staff

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

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

Physical Requirements

Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): %

Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: %

Walk or move about: %

Stand for Prolonged Period: %

Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): %

Recognize or inspect visually: %

Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: %

Move, transport, raise or lower 50 lbs or more: %

Extends hands or arms in any direction: %

Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors: %

Working Conditions

Exposure to dust/fumes: %

Exposure to heat or cold: %

Wet and/or humid: %

Noise: %

Overnight travel: %

Work Schedule

Standard Hours:

37.5

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.

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

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