Technology Commercialization Consultant

Technology Commercialization Consultant

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.

Position Details

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.

Benefits for Temporary Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.

Position Description

The Technology Commercialization Consultant facilitates the growth of small, high-tech, innovative, and fast-growing companies in South Carolina. Primary duties are:

• Provide private consulting to small businesses and entrepreneurs on the viability of new technology/product concepts, business planning, IP research/protection, identifying and helping to secure funding support through SBIR/STTR and other government contracts, providing guidance on contract performance, etc.
• Conduct educational seminars and workshops on technology commercialization in the assigned territory.
• Develop network/partnerships to expand assistance and connect clients with other resources. This work will be provided in conjunction with general management services offered by core Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) and Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) advisors, including team or co-consulting.

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 Duties

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.

Posting Detail Information

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

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

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Curriculum Vitae