Education Associate - 60023835 REPOST
State of South Carolina
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RHT Program Coordinator (Program Coordinator II) /61100353TG 61096902TG 61096901TG 61100164TG Repost
State of South Carolina
Department of Health and Human Services
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$52,100 - $88,600
per year
Type
Closes
January 23, 2026More State jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This temporary job involves managing and coordinating rural health programs in South Carolina, such as improving healthcare access and quality in rural areas through initiatives like community partnerships and technology funding.
The role includes overseeing projects, working with partners, tracking progress, and preparing reports to meet federal requirements.
It's a good fit for someone organized and experienced in program management, especially in health or community services, who enjoys collaborating with stakeholders and handling data.
Key Requirements
- Experience in program coordination, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
- Strong skills in stakeholder communication, including facilitating meetings and developing reports
- Ability to manage subcontracts, MOUs, budgets, and conduct site visits to subrecipients
- Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and preparing progress reports and dashboards
- Knowledge of federal grant requirements, particularly CMS rural health initiatives
- Capability to support grant cycles, process improvement, and occasional travel
Full Job Description
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*This is a Temporary Grant position.*
The Agency's mission is to be boldly innovative in improving the health and quality of life for South Carolinians.
This is position is located in the Health Programs, Richland County.
Are you the One? We are looking for a Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program Coordinator who will be responsible for the day-to-day management, coordination, and implementation of initiatives under South Carolina’s RHT Program: Connections to Care, Leveling Up, Wellness Within Reach, Shoring up to Sustainability, and the Tech Catalyst Fund. This position ensures initiative-specific goals are met, subrecipients are supported and compliant, and measurable outcomes are achieved. The RHT program is a federal initiative led by CMS and focuses on promoting innovation, strategic partnerships, infrastructure development, and workforce investment to help state governments strengthen healthcare access, quality, and outcomes in rural communities. This position reports directly to the RHT Program Director within Health Programs.
Coordinates the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of RHT-funded initiatives and pilot projects.
Maintains and tracks timelines, deliverables, and reporting schedules to ensure the success of the RHT program and alignment with state and federal program requirements.
Supports the development and management of subcontracts and MOUs. Conducts site visits to subrecipients twice per month.
Serves as the primary point of contact for initiative related stakeholders.
Assists in the facilitation of stakeholder meetings, webinars, and community sessions to promote transparency, share updates, and collect feedback.
Develops clear communication materials and reports for internal and external audiences.
Supports the annual grant and review cycles. Serves as a subject matter expert providing knowledge, expertise, and deliverable/report reviews for assigned contracts.
Assists with budget monitoring and invoice tracking for initiatives and subrecipients.
Prepares materials for internal and external stakeholders (e.g., leadership briefings, legislative updates, and Governor’s Office, etc.) reporting.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE and TGE positions that includes:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
- 15 days sick leave per year.
- 13 paid holidays.
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.
Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Social Work, Public Policy, or related field and relevant professional experience in social service programs, business administration, general administrative management or relevant program experience.Additional Requirements:
- Occasional overnight travel.
- Requires holder to drive routinely.
- Overtime and/or weekend work with Deputy approval.
- Sitting or standing for long periods of time.
- Lifting requirements: 20 lbs.
- A valid driver's license is required.
Qualifications
- •Three (3) years of experience in program coordination, project management, or grants administration—preferably in health, human services, or rural program settings.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and project management tools.
- Familiarity with state or federal health programs, Medicaid, or community-based healthcare delivery preferred.
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with diverse partners.
- Ability to travel statewide.
Additional Information
Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application for qualification purposes. All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from the Office of Human Resources will be through electronic mail.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
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