Program Manager JAG-SC

Salary : $79,600.00 - $143,300.00 Annually

Location : Lexington County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 183471

Agency : Technical College System, System Office

Division : Academic & Student Affairs

Opening Date : 12 / 18 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Residency Requirement : No

Class Code : : AH50

Position Number : : 61145950

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

Pay Grade : GEN12

Opening Date : 12 / 18 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Please complete the State application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application or to determine if an applicant has met the minimum qualifications and additional requirements for the position. The SC Technical College System provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

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

Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision of the Vice President for Academics, Student Affairs and Research, the Program Manager for the Jobs for America's Graduates South Carolina (JAG-SC) program oversees and manages the JAG-SC program operations. The JAG-SC Program Manager will ensure adherence to the JAG Model Components and Standards to include training of program staff, conducting meetings, facilitating professional development, oversight of JAG-SC event planning, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. As liaison to the JAG National Office, the JAG-SC Program Manager will serve as program representative at state, regional, and national events. The JAG-SC Program Manager will develop, evaluate, and revise JAG-SC policies and procedures to ensure JAG Model delivery standards are met and in compliance with data management expectations. The JAG-SC Program Manager will establish and maintain a strategic vision for program improvement. This position requires travel statewide and nationally to perform job functions.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree and relevant program management experience.

Successful candidates will be an energetic self-starter with strong attention to detail, demonstrate effective written and oral communication and organizational skills, the ability to relate well with a diverse range of people and values, and demonstrate skills necessary to manage activities and performance from a distance. Proficiency is required in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel. Competitive candidates will also demonstrate a commitment to supporting the Division of Academics, Student Affairs, and Research's vision for bold, innovative, and sustainable practices and values of integrity, supportive engagement, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

A master's degree and relevant program management experience; Strong knowledge of JAG to include JAGForce and HeadRush database systems; Supervision of multiple staff members.

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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What is your highest level of education completed?

• High School / GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate

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How many years of supervisory / management experience do you have?

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Are you willing to travel statewide (frequently) and nationally (as needed), in order to perform the job function(s)?

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Briefly describe your experience with K-12 programs and / or environments. Include specific knowledge and / or experience with JAG and / or CTE programs.

Required Question