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Posting Number
RTF00022PO26
USC Market Title
Program Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156364
Business Title (Internal Title)
Bus Consultant-SSBCI
Campus
Columbia
Work County
Richland
College/Division
Darla Moore School of Business
Department
DMSB Small Business Development Center
Anticipated Hiring Range
33,189.00 (22.5 hours weekly)
Location of Vacancy
Greenwood, SC
Part/Full Time
Part Time
Hours per Week
22.5
Work Schedule
• Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm Monday-Friday
• 22.5 hours weekly
• Occasional evenings may be required for special events.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Type of Staff Position
Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
Basis
12 months
Job Search Category
Other Professional
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
South Carolina Retirement
Yes
State Insurance Programs
No
Annual Leave
Yes
Sick Leave
Yes
Advertised Job Summary
This position is a business consultant with responsibility for providing individual consulting and group educational sessions for qualified small businesses related to financial management and accounting. Provide general education on subjects like business structure and contracts, and work with third party legal providers as needed. Specific tasks include:
1. Conduct direct, private individual consulting focused on fiscal management, access to capital and accounting.
2. Develop and conduct group training workshops on topics related to financial management, financing and accounting. Work with partners on legal guidance.
3. Identify and develop collaborative efforts with community partners, lenders, etc. to promote and deliver services.
4. Execute administrative and reporting tasks required by the grant and SC SBDC .
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and no prior work experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications
• Strong preference for experience working in or with small businesses.
• Experience and comfort level working with disadvantaged businesses.
• Solid working knowledge of business financing and fiscal management.
• Self-starter, goal oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• General business management experience and acumen with economic development orientation.
• Demonstrated relationship-building skill and success in directing/coordinating collaborative projects.
Job Duty
Private business consulting . Conduct direct, private individual consulting to clients focused on fiscal management, access to capital and accounting. Provide general legal education on subjects like business structure and contracts, and work with third party legal providers as needed.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
45
Job Duty
Educational workshops/seminars . Develop and conduct group training workshops on topics related to financial management, financing and accounting. Work with partners on developing programs to provide general legal education and guidance.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
20
Job Duty
Community Outreach and Advocacy. Identify and develop collaborative efforts with economic development organizations, community leaders, lenders, etc. to promote and deliver services. Participate in events and speak to local organizations to explain the program and drive qualified client referrals.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
20
Job Duty
Administrative Tasks . Submit regular entries on client counseling and training into the CRM system. Write and submit reports as required by the grant and SC SBDC . Execute other administrative/support tasks needed.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
15
Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
No
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
03/09/2026
Position End Date
12/31/2027
Job Open Date
02/18/2026
Job Close Date
02/27/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by February 27, 2026.
Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/202461
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.