Program Assistant

Salary : $37,200.00 - $59,500.00 Annually

Location : Lexington County, SC

Job Type : Temporary Grant - Full-Time

Job Number : 184017

Agency : Department of Education

Opening Date : 01 / 22 / 2026

Closing Date : 2 / 5 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : AH30

Position Number : : 61056337

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Grade : GEN06

Hiring Range - Min. : $43,000.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $47,000.00

Opening Date : 01 / 22 / 2026

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Interested persons must complete a State Employment Application at www.careers.sc.gov. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The South Carolina Department of Education does not accept faxed, mailed, or hand delivered applications.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

The person in this position will assist with processing Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Progeam (FFVP) monthly reimbursement claims in SC Automated Payment System (SCAPS) and Equipment Grant expenditure claims submitted in Grants Accounting Processing System (GAPS). Assist with preparing the FFVP and Equipment proposals according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines and South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) processes for timely submissions for funding. Assist with providing nutrition education and other resources to the FFVP participants. Assist with providing technical assistance to participating School Food Authorities (SFAs) throughout each grant cycle. Assist with confirming data requirements (free and reduced-price eligibility percentages, Unique Entity Identified (UEI) status, enrollment, etc.) for FFVP and Equipment applicants. Assist with providing information to complete the Coordinated Administrative Reviews (AR) for SFAs that participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Assist with providing documentation to complete USDA quarterly reports and SCDE Office of Health and Nutrition (OHN) Procurement Reviews upon request by Program Coordinator and / or Director. Perform other duties as assigned by Program Coordinator and / or Director.

This position is located in the Office of Health and Nutrition.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., science nutrition, dietetics, public health, food science) may be substituted for the required program experience; or an associate degree in a relevant field and one (1) year of relevant program experience; or three (3) years of experience in nutrition, nutrition education, food service management, or USDA food programs.

Additional Comments

Public speaking and able to teach food service directors, food service managers and in the classroom of schools. Some occasional travel (including overnight). Position requires extensive typing / computer work.

ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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I understand that a criminal record investigation will be conducted prior to employment being offered by the South Carolina Department of Education. My personal identifying information will be processed through the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).

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Do you have a high school diploma and relevant program experience? A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

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Do you have an associate degree in a relevant field and one (1) year of relevant program experience?

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Do you have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., science nutrition, dietetics, public health, food science)?

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Do you have three (3) years of experience in nutrition, nutrition education, food service management, or USDA food programs?

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How did you hear about this position?

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If you answered "other" in the question above, please specify where you heard about this position below.

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