Bus Consultant-SSBCI

Bus Consultant – SSBCI

Department: DMSB Small Business Development Center
Part/Full Time:
Part Time
Job Close Date: 02/27/2026

From the Upstate to the Low country, 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.

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:

• 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.

• 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.

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:

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.