Family Nutrition Health State Program Leader
State of South CarolinaJob 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.
South Carolina State University is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment for all staff and applicants, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.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.