Sr Advisor & Program Manager

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University of South Carolina is hiring a Sr Advisor & Program Manager. The role involves acting as a senior advisor to the state director while managing multiple grants and programs for the South Carolina Small Business Development Center, including overseeing the State Small Business Credit Initiative program and supervising business consultants.

Highlights

Manage all aspects of the SSBCI grant including strategy, operations, budget, and reporting.
Supervise five business consultants.
Advise the state director on program requirements, strategic planning, budget, and community outreach.
Support education and development efforts to secure match funding and other resources.
Lead collaborative projects including a new small-business manufacturing supplier program with SC SBDC, SCMEP, and BMW.
Requires a bachelor's degree in a job-related field and 5+ years of related experience or equivalent certification/training.
Preferred experience with the federal SSBCI grant and senior leadership in an organization.
Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and ability to interact across organizational levels.
Part-time position, 20 hours per week with a $48,000 salary range.
Position is within the Darla Moore School of Business, DMSB Small Business Development Center.

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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 November 7, 2025.

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Posting Summary

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Posting Number	RTF00243PO25
USC Market Title	Program Manager
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156360
Business Title (Internal Title)	Sr Advisor & Program Manager
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	Darla Moore School of Business
Department	DMSB Small Business Development Center
Advertised Salary Range	$48,000
Location of Vacancy	Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time	Part Time
Hours per Week	20
Work Schedule	20 hours per week between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday – Friday
Type of Staff Position	Staff Time-Limited (STL)
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Other Professional

About USC

About University of South Carolina	From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, 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.

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, 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.

Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below

The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

South Carolina Retirement	Yes
State Insurance Programs	No
Annual Leave	Yes
Sick Leave	Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	Acts as senior advisor to the state director and manages multiple grants and programs for the SC SBDC.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related 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	Understanding and experience with the federal SSBCI grant. Senior level leadership/management experience leading an organization. Established connections and relationships with partners, stakeholders and other economic development leaders throughout the state.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Strong communication skills. Proven problem solving skills and excellent judgment. Proficiency in effectively dealing with a diverse range of people and positions from admin roles through C level leaders.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Manage all aspects of the SSBCI grant, including supervising five business consultants. Includes strategy development/execution and planning, operations management, achievement of performance and deliverables, budget management and reporting.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	40%

Job Duty	Acts as senior advisor to the new state director. Includes guidance on program requirements and performance, strategic planning, budget management, community outreach, relationship building, and any other subjects deemed needed.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	30%

Job Duty	Assists with education and development efforts to maintain and increase match funding and other resources to support operations of the SC SBDC.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20%

Job Duty	Leads/assists with other projects as identified and assigned. Initially, this will include assisting in developing and coordinating collaborative efforts among the SC SBDC, SCMEP, and BMW for a new small-business manufacturing supplier program.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10%

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	11/10/2025
Position End Date
Job Open Date	10/31/2025
Job Close Date	11/07/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant	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 November 7, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/197062
EEO Statement	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.

Supplemental Questions

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Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter
Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Letter of Recommendation 3

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