Small Business Consulting Coordinator

Department

Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Compensation

$55,000.00 to Negotiable Annual

 

General Description

The Small Business Consultant will provide general consulting services and report to the Associate Director of the FSBDC at UNF and provide services from the Marion County FSBDC at UNF office location.

Job Functions

Overview

•   Deliver consulting, training, and outreach in the Marion County service area.

•   Ensure timely achievement of program deliverables.

•   Meet assigned KPI’s annually.

•   Lead assigned programs within the SBDC.

•   Work collaboratively with university staff to ensure program’s success. May interpret departmental policies for area of responsibility.

•   Consultant reports to the UNF SBDC Associate Director.

•   Employee will provide direct client services including group training, individual counsel, and public appearances.

Consulting

•   Assist small businesses with activities to start and grow a Florida based small business.

•   Consultant delivers UNF SBDC’s targeted focus programs as assigned, including micro enterprise assistance programs.

•   Consultant will collaborate and coordinate with

•   Assist clients in developing and implementing business plans.

•   Perform financial analysis and create financial projections.

Training

•   Create educational materials and present independent SBDC workshops as well as joint programs and workshops with stakeholders.

•   Identify opportunities to deliver workshops to potential SBDC clients and new stakeholders.

Outreach

•   Conduct outreach to educate clients, partners, and stakeholders on SBDC services and impact.

•   Represent the UNF SBDC at community business events including breakfast meetings and after-hours events.

•   Employee will assist in generating additional grant dollars to expand micro UNF SBDC services in the Marion County service area.

•   Represent the UNF SBDC on various local Boards as assigned or elected.

Supervision / Administration

• Foster an engaged workforce through effective supervision.

• Employee will supervise assigned small business consulting coordinators, OPS Consultants, student assistants, and/or training assistants.

• The Small Business Consultant is responsible for effective administration of FSBDC services in the Marion County service area.

 

Travel

•   Travel within the 18-county service area as required.

•   Attend state and national professional development conferences as assigned.

•   Ability to attend pre and post business-hours meetings of local business organizations.

Marginal Functions

During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence and other duties as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications

Master's and 2+ years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.

Departmental Requirements:

• Extensive background in business ownership, executive leadership, and professional development, with a proven ability to guide organizations through strategic growth, operational transformation, and workforce development. Experience includes leading consulting engagements, facilitating training programs, and advising on organizational effectiveness.

• Varied business management expertise should include business planning, financial analysis, access to capital, marketing, cash-flow management, business startup and human resource management.

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