<p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>About Us</p> <p>Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state? Year after year, experts pick our state as one the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 14,000 new jobs and $10 billion in capital investment. Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses. And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina's mountains and coast.</p> <p>Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity! Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance? If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW!</p> <ul> <li>Special Notice: This is a REPOST -- Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to re-apply for this position.* </li></ul> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Are you adept at providing business services or working and building relationships with community-based organizations, rural communities, and/or state organizations?</p> <p>Our Senior Business Services Consultant serves within the Employment Services (ES) division. ES programs improve the functioning of the labor market by bringing together individuals who are seeking employment and employers who are seeking workers. The SC Works system provides jobseekers with career guidance, job referrals, assessments, and résumé assistance. Free tools to assist employers include posting job openings, recruiting and screening candidates, and reviewing job market trends. South Carolina's 12 local workforce development boards administer the SC Works Centers throughout the state.</p> <p>This Senior Business Services Consultant will serve as the primary point of contact for large employer projects and accounts for Business Services within the Pee Dee Region for DEW. Responsibilities include implementing and leading regional collaboration meetings, providing technical assistance to Business Service Partners, and helping develop sector partnerships. This role will work directly with employers and partners to coordinate and provide business solutions through the workforce system.</p> <p>Pee Dee region includes Chesterfield, Clarendon, Darlington, Dillion, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Kershaw, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Sumter and Williamsburg.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Market and promote State Workforce System services. </li><li>Work with employers to create Individual Employer Plans and ensure Workforce Service Delivery. </li><li>Serve as point of contact for large employer accounts and projects. </li><li>Maintain records of business outreach and retention activities in SCWOS. </li><li>Assist with ES programs like Wagner-Peyser, TAA, MSFW, and Veteran Services Program. </li><li>Lead Regional Collaboration Meetings for assigned Region. </li><li>Engage and manage ongoing support to Regional Partners. </li><li>Collaborate in special projects and pilot program formations. </li><li>Assist in project implementation, running, and results. </li><li>Use Excel, Word, and Microsoft 365 software, create presentations and develop reports. </li></ul> <p>If you're ready to take on this challenge and help support South Carolina's workforce system, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you!</p> <p>Minimum and Additional Requirements</p> <p>Education and Experience</p> <p>A bachelor's degree and relevant training and experience: OR any equivalent combination of education, relevant training and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in Business Services</p> <p>Additional Comments</p> <p>Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. 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 this position.</p>