Family & Small Bus. Fellow

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,600 - 26,400; Part time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina is seeking a part-time fellow for the Family and Small Business Program. The role involves creating and managing a statewide database to assist small and family-owned businesses.

Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in Family and Small Business law, excellent research, writing, and project management skills. The position offers a flexible work schedule of 20 hours per week with a salary of $24,000.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in Family and Small Business law.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage and organize long-term projects.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage a statewide database of lawyers for small and family businesses.
• Work with FSB’s director and program manager on various projects.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Job description

Job Summary

Located at the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law, the Family and Small Business Program (FSB) promotes the development and resilience of family and small businesses. The fellowship focuses on supporting South Carolina small and family‑owned businesses, investigating issues of concern to the community, and assisting individual business owners by connecting them with appropriate resources.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage a statewide database of lawyers who can provide services to small and family business owners on topics including entity formation, governance, employment law, tax and estate planning, and dispute resolution.
• Work with FSB’s director and program manager on other projects, including data analysis, supervision of research assistants, and drafting and publishing research notes on discrete topics relevant to family and small businesses.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in Family and Small Business law.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills demonstrated through a writing sample and academic record.
• Ability to manage and organize long‑term projects.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Work Schedule

Part time, 20 hours per week. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Salary

$24,000

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.