Deputy Director of Business Services
About the role
Welcome to South Carolina. The new headquarters of American innovation. The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) is committed to maintaining the state’s long-term competitiveness while building a modern economy — one that is diverse, supporting businesses at every phase of their lifecycle, while allowing people to live and work where they love. As one of 22 cabinet agencies, S.C. Commerce is the state’s lead economic development agency. Its mission is to create economic opportunities to increase choices for all South Carolinians, which it does by supporting new and existing businesses and partnerships that fuel emerging industries such as life sciences, headquarters, and advanced energy. To drive the state’s advanced energy potential and global impact, S.C. Commerce helped organize the SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS), designated as one of 31 federal Technology and Innovation Hubs in 2023. A national leader in foreign direct investment, South Carolina extends its international reach with representation in Europe and Asia, ensuring the state remains a top, global business destination from launch to legacy. Job Purpose: The Deputy Director of Business Services is responsible for and stewards the administrative functions of the division, serving as the liaison to Human Resources, Training, Project Management and Marketing and Communications. This role also leads to divisional operational support, initiatives, projects, and pilot programs, while building collaborative relationships with MOU and other external partners.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and continuous improvement of division-wide operational systems, supporting the Division Director by managing internal workflows, maintaining systems, and ensuring key procedures run smoothly.
- Help organize team activities, track documentation, establish ROI for programs, and increase operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with the Division Director, Deputy