Business Consultant, Business Development

Job Description

Position: Business Consultant

Location: Aiken, SC

Employment Type: Part/Full Time – Part Time, 22.5 hrs per week.
Standard working schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday‑Friday, with an hour for lunch. Must be willing to work flexible schedule; may include evening or weekend hours for special events.

Job Summary: The SBDC Business Consultant provides counseling and delivers programs to individuals, businesses, communities, organizations and other public agencies in the assigned geographic territory. The role requires a broad base of business knowledge, excellent research and analytical skills, creativity in problem‑solving, and the ability to manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously. Multi‑county travel is required.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with private‑sector businesses to help them become leaders and instructors in the local business community.
• Develop specific and relevant areas of expertise within business development, creating new training programs, consulting tools, and research projects responsive to the community’s needs.
• Provide counseling and programs to individuals, businesses, communities, organizations and other public agencies within the assigned territory.
• Apply business theory and practice, including financial analysis, business research, marketing, and accounting.
• Communicate effectively with diverse groups including bankers, government officials and resource providers.
• Represent the SBDC at workshops, Chamber of Commerce events and other public functions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Business‑related discipline required.
• Related experience and proficiency with basic business tools: financial analysis, research, marketing and accounting.
• Proficiency using computers and MS Office.
• Strong public speaking skills and confidence communicating with diverse audiences.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents:

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3

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.