ES Eligibility Specialist (CNTY) / 61012597
State of South Carolina
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Bus Consultant-SSBCI
State of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
Not specified
Type
Part-Time
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February 28, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This part-time role involves advising small businesses on financial matters like budgeting, accounting, and securing funding, while also leading workshops and building partnerships with community organizations.
It's ideal for someone with business experience who enjoys helping entrepreneurs, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, grow their operations.
The position supports economic development in South Carolina through the Small Business Development Center.
Key Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- General business management experience with an economic development focus
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and coordinate collaborative projects
- Strong preference for experience working with small or disadvantaged businesses
- Solid knowledge of business financing and fiscal management
- Self-starter who is goal-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Part-time commitment with administrative and reporting duties
Full Job Description
Department: DMSB Small Business Development Center
Part/Full Time: Part Time
Advertised Salary Range:
About UofSC
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.
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 .
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 Close Date
02/27/2026
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.
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6935461
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
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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.
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