Family & Small Bus. Fellow

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About US: CFrom 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: 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 program has three areas of emphasis: (1) building bridges with local service organizations, government agencies, and legal professionals to support family and small businesses; (2) creating specialized coursework and hands-on experiences for law students; and (3) establishing family business law as a distinctive area of academic inquiry that integrates corporate law, family law, and trusts and estates. The fellowship focuses on supporting South Carolina small and family owned businesses. The fellow will investigate issues of concern to the business community and assist individual business owners needing help by connecting them with appropriate resources.

Qualifications: A demonstrated interest in Family and Small Business law; Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills as demonstrated through a writing sample and academic record. Ability to manage and organize long-term projects; and Effective written and oral communication skills.

Job Duties: Job Duty - The fellow will 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.

Essential Function: Yes Percentage of Time - 50 Job Duty - The fellow will work with FSB's director and program manager on other projects, including data analysis, supervision of one or more research assistants, and drafting and publishing research notes on discrete topics relevant to family and small businesses.

Essential Function: Yes Percentage of Time - 50 Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies - 1 Desired Start Date - 07/16/2026 Proposed End Date - 06/30/2027 Job Open Date - 06/08/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled - Yes Special Instructions to Applicant - 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.

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. 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 - NoHazardous weather category - Non-Essential Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents