Business Consultant

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 121890
Title: Consultant
Functional Title: Business Consultant
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 100
Unit: VPR-UMCAPS-MD Small Business Development Ctr
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Serves as the Business Consultant for the Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the University of Maryland’s (UMD) central hub for supporting efforts across the Baltimore Region to start, grow, and sustain businesses. The Business Consultant is responsible for building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and statewide business resource providers. The ideal candidate should be assertive, highly motivated, confident, analytical, and an excellent business consultant.
This position reports directly to the Baltimore Region Director. The incumbent has independent judgment and latitude in the performance of duties. The position will service businesses across the Baltimore Region.
Must be a self-starter, able to interact and assist SBDC staff and University personnel. Works under minimal supervision. Must be able to work with multiple deadlines and have problem-solving capabilities efficiently. Communicates in writing, through personal contact, and via the telephone.
The SBDC Program is a highly dynamic and interactive work environment. The position works closely with programs, clients self-generated, referrals, or assigned by Region Director. Interacts regularly with the Region Director and staff to ensure that information is exchanged, and projects are coordinated across the Baltimore Region area.
May oversee student staff as needed. Maintains a relationship and rapport with MBOC, Apex Accelerator, VBOC, and UMD staff to ensure technical support is called upon as clients’ needs dictate.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
B.A. or B.S. degree in business, economics, accounting or equivalent related field.
Experience:
  • 3-5 years of relevant small business experience or equivalent experience of (6) or more years business ownership.
  • Experience working effectively and collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals.
  • Managerial (Personnel & Program) Experience


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Financing/Lending
  • Strong analytical and innovative skills
  • Finance/ Accounting: Debt & Equity Finance
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Technology
  • Economic Development
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
  • Multi-tasking
Preferences:
Preferences:
MBA or Master’s Degree in related field.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
  • Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.
  • This position will require minimal travel.
  • Currently working assignment is remotely until further notice but may work in office when required.
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
This position will require minimal travel to provide on-site visits with clients, outreach, training, and statewide/national conferences. Position currently works remotely but may require coming into the office location at a schedule time. An active valid driver’s license is required. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
Posting Date: 01/03/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 01/19/2024
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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