This position will be located in North Charleston, SC.
This position is open until filled. 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.
Posting Number - TMP01082PO24
Job Code Title - Program Manager I
Advertised Title - Technology Commercialization Consultant
Campus - Columbia
College/Division - Darla Moore School of Business
Department - DMSB Small Business Development Center
Salary - $30 - $35/hourly
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time - Part Time
Hours per Week - 24
Work Schedule - Standard working schedule: 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday work week. Specifics of hours and days to be determined. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. Normal business hours and may include some evening or weekend hours for special events.
Job Search Category - Other Professional
About USC
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.
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The Technology Commercialization Consultant facilitates the growth of small, high-tech, innovative, and fast-growing companies in South Carolina. Primary duties are:
Qualifications - Minimum qualifications: Master's degree in related field and 2 years relevant program experience, or bachelor's degree and 4 years relevant program experience. Preferred Qualifications: Small business and technology commercialization experience. Strong communication skills. Grant writing and consulting experience.
Job Duty - Maintain documentation as required by the SCSBDC and its funding sources including entering all client activity and results into the database. Stay abreast of full SCSBDC network programs and priorities in order to integrate the tech commercialization effort into the organization's operation. Work with the State Director and other Tech Consultants to further develop this initiative and gain national technology commercialization accreditation. Participate in selection of other tech positions.
Job Duty - Develop and conduct seminars (alone or with partners) for groups of small business clients/entrepreneurs that build understanding of government grants/contracts, how to incorporate new products into the company's strategic plan and other topics on successful commercialization.
Job Duty - Develop strategic partnerships and collaborations that expand on SCSBDC services to further promote the growth and success of S.C. technology based companies. Stay abreast of federal, state and regional economic development initiatives and support programs in order to help clients capitalize on these opportunities. Provide connections between clients and university faculty/potential customers/strategic partners in order to help them execute strategic alliances, partnerships, licensing agreements, etc. Initiate and help coordinate projects to match students with SBDC clients as appropriate.
Job Duty - Provide business consulting assistance in areas including commercialization and growth strategies, financing, IP strategy, business management and networking. A significant part of this role is providing guidance on identifying SBIR/STTR and other grant/contract opportunities, assisting with review and submissions and providing ongoing coaching/mentoring after award. Help clients achieve goals and create measurable economic impact as defined by the SBDC.
Number of Vacancies - 1
Desired Start Date - 07/01/2024
Proposed End Date - 12/16/2024
Job Open Date - 06/01/2024
Job Close Date - 12/16/2024
Open Until Filled - Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant - This position will be located in North Charleston, SC.
Position Attributes 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.
Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL - No
Hazardous weather category - Non-Essential
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