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 .. Develop and conduct group training workshops on topics related to financial management, financing and accounting. Work with partners on legal guidance .. 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 Duties 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 Position Attributes 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 Posting Detail Information 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 06/01/2026 Open Until Filled No