<p>Posting Summary</p> <p>Logo Posting Number TMP00296PO26 Job Code Title Program Coordinator II Advertised Title Business Consultant Campus Columbia College/Division Darla Moore School of Business Department DMSB Small Business Development Center Salary $24-$26 Location of Vacancy Aiken, SC Part/Full Time Part Time Hours per Week 22.5 Work Schedule</p> <p>Standard working schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with an hour for lunch. Monday through Friday work week. Specifics of hours and days to be determined.</p> <p>Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.</p> <p>Normal business hours and may include some evening or weekend hours for special events.</p> <p>Job Search Category Other Professional</p> <p>About USC</p> <p>About University of South Carolina</p> <p>The University of South Carolina is a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to a superior student experience and dedicated to innovation in learning, research and community engagement. Founded in 1801, the university offers more than 300 degree programs and is a top-tier Carnegie Foundation research institution. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of 20 locations throughout the state, including the research campus in Columbia. With 60 nationally ranked academic programs including top-ranked programs in international business, the nation's best honors college and distinguished programs in engineering, law, medicine, public health and the arts, the university is helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and around the world.</p> <p>Benefits for Temporary Positions</p> <p>The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.</p> <p>Position Description</p> <p>Advertised Job Summary</p> <p>A SBDC Business Consultant provides counseling and delivers programs to individuals, businesses, communities, organizations and other public agencies in his/her assigned geographic territory. A business consultant must have a broad base of business knowledge, excellent research and analytical skills, be a creative thinker to assist with problem-solving, and have the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously. These duties require the integration of business theory and practice, thus necessitating professional development activities and specific SBDC training. Multi-county travel is required to serve the area's assigned counties.</p> <p>Consultants of the SBDC work collaboratively with private-sector businesses to become leaders and instructors in the local business community. They must develop specific and relevant areas of expertise within the arena of business development, and apply this knowledge through creation of new training programs, consulting tools, and research projects that are responsive to the needs of the specific business community served.</p> <p>Applicants for this position must have a good working knowledge of basic business tools to include financial analysis, business research, marketing, and accounting, and be proficient in the use of computers and MS Office. Consultants must be comfortable speaking in public to represent the SBDC at functions as varied as educational workshops and Chamber of Commerce events, and in speaking with a diverse group of individuals such as bankers, government officials and resource providers.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Bachelor's Degree in a Business related discipline required and related experience.</p> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 04/01/2026 Proposed End Date 12/18/2026 Job Open Date 02/25/2026 Job Close Date 06/30/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant</p> <p>This position will be located in Aiken, SC.</p> <p>Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/202657 EEO Statement</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Position Attributes</p> <p>Position Attributes</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential</p> <p>Supplemental Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>Resume </li><li>List of References and Contact Information </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Letter of Recommendation 1 </li><li>Letter of Recommendation 2 </li><li>Letter of Recommendation 3 </li></ul>