Greenville Area Manager and Business Consultant - Small Business Development Cen
Clemson University, Clemson, SC, United States
Overview
Greenville Area Manager and Business Consultant - Small Business Development Center
Location: Greenville, SC | Open Date: (see original)
Job Summary Manages and coordinates economic development assistance efforts for entrepreneurs to facilitate creation of new businesses, expansion of existing businesses and development of business opportunities. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Duties
Consulting - Entrepreneurial Ownership-Focused Guidance: Assists assigned clients by providing expert guidance and consultation on strategic positioning. Aids clients in the development of a sustainable competitive advantage. Assists with the development of individualized project feasibility assessments, and consults regarding access to capital. Actively listens to client needs in order to cater consultation to individual small business plans.
Consulting - Entrepreneurial Management-Focused Guidance: Provides expert guidance and consultation to assigned clients in regard to ongoing operational management tasks aligned with the functional aspects of the client's specific business model. Provides expert counsel regarding a variety of common functional components of small businesses, including marketing and sales, operations, finance, human resources, and bookkeeping/accounting. Follows-up as needed with clients to ensure ongoing client success.
Non-Consulting - Seminars and Public Relations: Plans and participates in business seminars relating to all aspects of business planning and operations. Assists other economic development allies with coordination and delivery of seminars and programs. Promotes services of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) through public media. Speaks to classes at public and private educational facilities of the services offered by the SBDC. Encourages media publication of SBDC services and assists them in gathering information for publication.
Non-Consulting - Professional Development and Office Administration: Successfully obtains minimally required professional development credits annually. Engages with Region/Statewide network teammates and select partners to optimize support resources aligned with the small business sector. Stays abreast of current market conditions in support of clients. Supervises others as assigned. Provides monthly/quarterly/special reports and additional office administration tasks, as required.
Minimum Requirements
Education - 1st Bachelor's Degree - business management, public administration, or administrative services.
Work Experience - 1+ years
Preferred Requirements
Education - 1st Master's Degree - Business or related
Experience - at least one year of relevant experience
Job Knowledge and Responsibilities Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations
Supervisory and Budgetary Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.
Budgetary Responsibilities: No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.
Physical Requirements 10% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period 90% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
Working Conditions No Work Conditions
Work Schedule Standard Hrs: 37.5
Compensation Information Estimated Salary Range: $52,100 - $55,500 Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.
Application Deadline Application Deadline: April 13, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
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Location: Greenville, SC | Open Date: (see original)
Job Summary Manages and coordinates economic development assistance efforts for entrepreneurs to facilitate creation of new businesses, expansion of existing businesses and development of business opportunities. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Duties
Consulting - Entrepreneurial Ownership-Focused Guidance: Assists assigned clients by providing expert guidance and consultation on strategic positioning. Aids clients in the development of a sustainable competitive advantage. Assists with the development of individualized project feasibility assessments, and consults regarding access to capital. Actively listens to client needs in order to cater consultation to individual small business plans.
Consulting - Entrepreneurial Management-Focused Guidance: Provides expert guidance and consultation to assigned clients in regard to ongoing operational management tasks aligned with the functional aspects of the client's specific business model. Provides expert counsel regarding a variety of common functional components of small businesses, including marketing and sales, operations, finance, human resources, and bookkeeping/accounting. Follows-up as needed with clients to ensure ongoing client success.
Non-Consulting - Seminars and Public Relations: Plans and participates in business seminars relating to all aspects of business planning and operations. Assists other economic development allies with coordination and delivery of seminars and programs. Promotes services of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) through public media. Speaks to classes at public and private educational facilities of the services offered by the SBDC. Encourages media publication of SBDC services and assists them in gathering information for publication.
Non-Consulting - Professional Development and Office Administration: Successfully obtains minimally required professional development credits annually. Engages with Region/Statewide network teammates and select partners to optimize support resources aligned with the small business sector. Stays abreast of current market conditions in support of clients. Supervises others as assigned. Provides monthly/quarterly/special reports and additional office administration tasks, as required.
Minimum Requirements
Education - 1st Bachelor's Degree - business management, public administration, or administrative services.
Work Experience - 1+ years
Preferred Requirements
Education - 1st Master's Degree - Business or related
Experience - at least one year of relevant experience
Job Knowledge and Responsibilities Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations
Supervisory and Budgetary Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.
Budgetary Responsibilities: No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.
Physical Requirements 10% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period 90% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
Working Conditions No Work Conditions
Work Schedule Standard Hrs: 37.5
Compensation Information Estimated Salary Range: $52,100 - $55,500 Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.
Application Deadline Application Deadline: April 13, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
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