Rural Health Agent

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 Agents 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 Agents 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 and Development- 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

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 departments 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

$39765.00 - $53684.00

Salary is dependent upon several factors including but not limited to a candidates previous experience knowledge skills and performance in accordance with Clemsons 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 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 with any questions or issues.

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.