Compliance Support Specialist (Education Associate) - &

Salary: $74,000.00 - $81,000.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 188517
Agency: Department of Education
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
Closing Date: 6/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: CB05
Position Number:: 60027749 & 61069910
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN10
Hiring Range - Min.: $74,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $81,000.00
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Interested persons must complete a State Employment Application at 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 serve on the Administrative Review Team to conduct compliance monitoring in alignment with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Assist in planning, directing, and conducting formal administrative reviews of school food authorities (SFAs) Child Nutrition Program (CNP) operations. Prepare written findings and recommendations, negotiate corrective actions, perform post-review evaluations, deliver training to SFAs based review findings and provide technical assistance to ensure compliance with federal, state, and agency requirements going forward. Act as program compliance liaison for assigned SFAs and provides technical assistance to ensure adherence to federal and state regulations. Conduct Annual Visit Reviews of SFA program operations, assess needs, and make recommendations for program improvement. Train and provide guidance in all areas of program management, ensure data integrity, collect required data, and submit reports as needed. Document processes and train assigned Office of Health and Nutrition (OHN) staff on special projects previously assigned. Participate as a primary or secondary contributor to special projects assigned within the Nutrition Program Team. Serve on assigned cross-divisional teams to support food and nutrition programs and statewide public education goals. Participate in cross-training, as requested. Develop, coordinate, and deliver specialized training for various organizations. Plan and implement regional and statewide training, including scheduling, agenda creation, development of training materials such as surveys, presentation of training material for approval, procurement of needed items and resources for training, etc. Train state and local officials on program requirements through both formal and informal presentations. Serve as an agency resource for school district staff, education professionals, parents, private and public sector partners, and community stakeholders. Participate in ongoing professional development activities to maintain and enhance job related knowledge, skills, and competencies. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
This position is located in the Office of Health and Nutrition.

Minimum and Additional Requirements


A bachelor's degree and experience in education, management or business.

Preferred Qualifications


A master's degree and four (4) years of experience in food business management, food and human nutrition, food service management or related area; or a bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience in business management, food and human nutrition, or food service management, USDA food programs.

Additional Comments


Will be exposed to a variety of environments, including school kitchens, coolers, and freezers; approximately 40% of time involves travel, including overnight stays; should be able to lift and carry up to 25lbs.
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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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 bachelor's degree and experience in education, management or business?

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Do you have a bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience in business management, food and human nutrition, or food service management, USDA food programs?

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Do you have a master's degree and four (4) years of experience in food business management, food and human nutrition, food service management or related area?

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