Small Business Expert- Multiple Positions (Food, Growth/Scaling, Manufacturing, Procurement/Contracting, and Retail)/IESBDC (UEC)

 

About University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB

(This is not a state position)

University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB ("UEC") supports the university's educational mission by providing quality services that complement the instructional program. The University depends upon UEC to provide services that cannot be supported with state funds. We’re responsible for business enterprises on campus including, but not limited to, dining, bookstore, convenience store, and vending services. We also serve as the grantee for federal, state, and local funding for research and sponsored projects.

Position Summary

Temporary, Staff, Part Time, Non-Benefitted position through December 31, 2026 (Appointment may be renewed annually based upon availability of funds, availability of work and satisfactory job performance). 

Salary: $40.00 to $50.00 per hour.

Location: Riverside and San Bernardino Counties - Additional onsite assistance will be required as needed for training outreach offices and conferences within the two counties.

Work Schedule

19 hours per week. Typically Monday through Friday within the hours of 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Some nights and weekends required.

First Review Deadline

This position will remain open until filled. 

Individual Position Descriptions:

(Appliants will have the opportunity to select the position(s) they are interested in applying for in the application portal)

Small Business Expert- Food:

As a Small Business Food Expert, you’ll be at the forefront of economic growth and empowering businesses in our community. Under the minimal supervision of the Director, you’ll work independently to provide guidance, resources, and training to pre-venture, start-up, and small-to-medium-sized businesses. Your contributions will directly impact the success and sustainability of local businesses, making you an essential player in our mission to drive economic development.

Experience Highly knowledgeable and detail-oriented Home Food Business Regulatory Specialist to provide expert guidance and compliance oversight for home-based food enterprises in Riverside County and San Bernardino County.

This role requires deep, current expertise in the regulations governing Cottage Food Operations (CFOs) and the Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MHKOs) program as implemented by the Riverside and San Bernardino County Department of Environmental Health (RCDEH).

Expert Consultant will be responsible for ensuring that new and existing home food operators achieve and maintain full compliance with all local and state health, operational, and sales requirements.

Small Business Expert- Growth/Scaling:

Specialize in Growth and Scaling for small and micro-sized enterprises. This role focuses on helping businesses with 1 to 50 employees move beyond the startup phase, achieve sustainable revenue growth, and successfully scale their operations and infrastructure. The ideal candidate excels at diagnosing bottlenecks and developing customized, actionable strategies for acceleration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Growth Strategy Development: Design and implement comprehensive growth plans that target sustainable revenue increases, market share expansion, and customer acquisition efficiency.

• Operational Scaling: Analyze current operational capacity (staffing, technology, inventory, production) and recommend phased scaling strategies to meet increasing demand without sacrificing quality or profitability.

• Financial Modeling for Scale: Develop scenario-based financial projections, advise on capital expenditure planning, and assist clients in preparing for funding rounds (e.g., lines of credit, angel investment) required for expansion.

• Talent and Infrastructure: Guide clients through the transition from ownercentric operations to formalized structures by advising on organizational design, key hiring needs, process documentation, and appropriate technology infrastructure investments.

• Performance Measurement: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics relevant to scale (e.g., Customer Acquisition Cost, Lifetime Value, gross margin percentage) and use data to refine growth strategies.

• Risk Mitigation: Identify and advise on regulatory, financial, and operational risks associated with rapid growth, including tax implications, legal compliance, and supply chain fragility. 

Small Business Expert – Manufacturing

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