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Business Consultant - Small Business Development Center

Business Consultant - Small Business Development Center

Southern Arkansas UniversityLakeland, FL, US
4 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Business Consultant - Small Business Development Center

This position is Open until filled. Early applications are encouraged as the position may close before the listed deadline once a suitable candidate is found.

Summary of Job Duties :

The Business Consultant is responsible for providing small business consulting services to entrepreneurs with an emphasis on financial analysis, financial projections, business planning, and preparing business owners for capital acquisition. Additionally, this position will oversee the financial training and programming for our Center. This position provides financial projection development assistance and loan proposals to new and existing small businesses; conducts analysis of financial statements in order to identify potential problems and opportunities as well as counsels businesses on achieving and maintaining business financial health; provides consulting assistance to include development of business plans; assessment of current business activities; and conducting and utilizing market research to make recommendations to small business clients. In addition, the Business Consultant instructs online and in-person training events and develops associated curriculum; maintains and documents client records and related work activities in a manner consistent with program guidelines; earns 32 hours of professional development annually according to professional development policies of the organization; and adheres to university and ASBTDC conflict of interest standards; maintains confidentiality and performs other duties as assigned in order to accomplish the goals and mission of the organization.

This is a full-time, grant-funded position.

Regular, non-disruptive, and reliable attendance is an essential job duty, as well as the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with significant course work in business finance and / or accounting.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience as a small business owner or consulting with small businesses.
  • Experience working with programs designed to assist small businesses at the federal, state, and local levels.
  • Experience as a banker.
  • Experience with providing training both one-on-one and to larger groups of people.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Knowledge of small business finance and accounting.
  • Direct experience with financial statement analysis.
  • Ability to prepare loan proposals for financial institutions.
  • Ability to conduct financial ratio analysis and make recommendations based on the results of the analysis.
  • Ability to communicate financial information to individuals and business owners with varying degrees of financial knowledge.
  • Ability to utilize market research.
  • Ability to assist business owners in developing financial projections.
  • Ability to create, conduct, and deliver training in an online or classroom setting.
  • Excellent writing, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Ability to conduct evening and weekend work.
  • Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state including overnight stays as required.
  • Additional Information :

    This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

    Salary Information :

    Commensurate with education and experience.

    Required Documents to Apply :

    Cover Letter / Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume.

    Optional Documents :

    Proof of Veteran Status.

    Recruitment Contact Information :

    Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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