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Program Assistant - 61056337 REPOST

State of South Carolina

Lexington County, SCFull-time$37–60K/yrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$37–60K/yr
Location
Lexington County, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

State of South Carolina is hiring a Program Assistant - 61056337 REPOST. The Program Assistant assists with processing FFVP and equipment grant reimbursement claims, prepares proposals per USDA and SCDE guidelines, provides nutrition education and technical assistance to school food authorities, confirms data requirements, supports administrative reviews and USDA reporting, and performs other duties as assigned.

Key focus areas include Assist with processing FFVP monthly reimbursement claims in SCAPS, Assist with preparing FFVP and Equipment proposals per USDA guidelines, and Assist with providing nutrition education and resources to participants.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma and Relevant Program Experience. Preferred (not required): SC Automated Payment System, Grants Accounting Processing System, Nutrition Education, and Technical Assistance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SC Automated Payment SystemGrants Accounting Processing SystemNutrition EducationTechnical AssistancePublic SpeakingTeach Food Service DirectorsTeach Food Service ManagersTeach in the ClassroomExtensive TypingComputer Work

Qualifications

High School DiplomaRelevant Program ExperienceBachelor's DegreeAssociate Degree in Relevant Field3 Years Experience in Nutrition3 Years Experience in Food Service Management3 Years Experience in USDA Food ProgramsOccasional Travel

Full job description

THIS POSITION IS REPOSTED - Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply

The person in this position will assist with processing Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (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.

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

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