Client Training Coordinator

Client Training Coordinator

We are only accepting applications submitted by August 31, 2026.

• Posting Number: RTF
  00179PO26
• USC Market
  
  Title:
  
  Instructor/Training Coordinator
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  Title:
  
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• Business Title (Internal Title): Client Training Coordinator
• Campus: Columbia
• Work County: Richland
• College/Division: Darla Moore School of Business
• Department: DMSB Small Business Development Center
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $53,000
• Location of Vacancy:
• Part/Full Time: Full Time
• Hours per Week: 37.5
• Work Schedule:
  • Standard working schedule between: 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday-Friday
  • 37.5 hours weekly
  • Occasional evenings may be required for special events.
  • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
• Type of Staff Position: Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
• Basis: 12 months
• Job Search Category: Other Professional

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.

• South Carolina Retirement:
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• State Insurance Programs:
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• Annual Leave:
  Yes
• Sick Leave:
  Yes

The Client Training Coordinator is responsible for working with the South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC) leadership and the statewide network to develop and deploy client and public training programs. The primary objective is to coordinate the development and implementation of a statewide training program for the SC SBDC, including learning management system (LMS)-based training delivery and reporting. Duties include conducting research to identify needs and benchmark available tools/knowledge, providing input on program design, guiding coordination of programs across regions, participating in presentations and training on new tools/programs, and managing documentation/meeting notes.

The Training Coordinator will inventory the SC SBDC’s current client training offerings, assess gaps and address duplications across the state. The incumbent will support other related initiatives as appropriate.

Job Related Minimum Required

Education and Experience:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in or working knowledge of training protocols.
• Exceptional organization and planning skills.
• Strong preference for experience working in or with small businesses.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge and proficiency with online platforms such as Zoom, CRM systems, and data management.
• Self-starter, goal-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple assignments within strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated relationship-building skills and success in directing and coordinating collaborative projects.

• Coordinate with region directors and business consultants to assist in creating and deploying a comprehensive training program.
• Work with Region Directors and subject matter experts to inventory and review internal programs, then address training gaps, ensuring that specialty programs are included:
  • Government contracting
  • Exporting
  • Tech commercialization
  • Cybersecurity and AI
  • Agribusiness
• Develop a process to segment training courses by complexity level and client type. Establish a method, including appropriate LMS tools and workflows, for tracking clients and client training offerings…