Small Business Consulting Coordinator

Small Business Consultant

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

Job Functions :

• Deliver consulting, training, and outreach in the 18-county service area.
• Assist small businesses with activities to start and grow a Florida based small business.
• Ensure timely achievement of program deliverables.
• Meet assigned KPI's annually.
• Develop and deliver business plans.
• Perform financial analysis and create financial projections.
• Create educational materials and present programs.
• Conduct outreach to educate clients, partners, and stakeholders on SBDC services and impact.
• Lead assigned programs within the SBDC.
• Foster an engaged workforce through effective supervision.
• Recruit, hire, and onboard direct reports as needed.
• Travel within the 18-county service area as required.
• Perform specific duties during campus emergencies at designated locations.
• The Small Business Consultant is responsible for effective administration of SBDC services in the 18-county service area.
• Coordinate the implementation and administration of departmental processes and / or programs.
• Provide professional level departmental and client support.
• 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.
• Consultant delivers UNF SBDC's micro enterprise assistance programs.
• Consultant is responsible for administering the program and its budget in compliance with FSBDC, UNF and other applicable funding source guidelines, and ensuring that all deliverables are met in a timely manner.
• Employee will report the activities of the micro enterprise programs as proscribed by grantors and will assist in developing and implementing procedures for the programs.
• Employee will provide direct client services including group training, individual counsel, and public appearances.
• Employee will assist in generating additional grant dollars to expand micro enterprise services in the 18-county service area.

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Location Requirements :

This position is located in Jacksonville. This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote work.

Statement(s) of Understanding :

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a "Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University's Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

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