Business Consultant

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Extension

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

ASBTDC - Provisional Positions

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Summary of Job Duties:

The ASBTDC provides business consulting, technical assistance, and training to entrepreneurs and small business owners or managers in all facets of starting, managing and growing a small business. The Business Consultant will focus on individual assistance with business startup, business planning, marketing, budgeting, financial analysis, and preparing business owners to apply for funding. The Business Consultant will conduct outreach and instruct training on small business topics. Services will be delivered in accordance with program guidelines in order to achieve the performance measures and economic impact goals of the ASBTDC.

The position requires the applicant to work in a professional environment: dependability, diplomacy, flexibility, discretion, judgment, and confidentiality are a must. This is a full-time, grant-funded position. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree;

• Practical knowledge of business operations, marketing, and financial management sufficient to guide clients in business planning, financial projections, and problem-solving.

​​Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Business degree or significant coursework in business;

• Master’s degree in business or related field;

• Small business ownership experience;

• Experience with small business startup, marketing, and financial management concepts.
   

Job Duties:

• Provide loan proposal and financial projection development assistance to new and existing small businesses;

• Provide budgeting advice; analyze financial statements to identify potential problems and opportunities, as well as counsel businesses on achieving and maintaining business financial health;

• Prepare entrepreneurs for the process of seeking appropriate capital to build and grow their businesses;

• Assist with recruitment, intake, and ongoing communication with clients who currently own or are inte