Small Business Consultant

Dept Number/Name: 0-1401-024 / Small Business Devlopment Ctr
College Division: Acad Affairs-Coll of Business
Salary Plan: Administrative
Job Code/Title: 1102 / Small Business Consultant
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $58,000 - $62,000
Position Number: 00010872

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY: 

The Florida SBDC at the University of South Florida is a member of the Florida SBDC Network, a statewide partnership program national accredited by the Association of Americans. SBDCs and funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. Department of Defense, State of Florida, and other private and public partners, with the University of West Florida serving as the network's lead host institution. Florida SBDC services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Business consultants provide an analysis of the existing practices of a company and make recommendations for improvements. Our professionals frequently specialize in one area of business management, such as accounting, financing, or marketing. Professionals must be able to perform outreach, prospect for and secure long-term engagements with small to medium-sized enterprises.  The resulting deliverable to clients will be a comprehensive peer-reviewed written report including effective recommendations for growth and economic impact.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide one-on-one confidential consulting to current and potential small business owners. Responsible for confidentiality and protection of client information.

• Assist clients with goal setting and development of a strategic plan designed to achieve those goals. Analyze business and professional financial statements, including ratio analysis.

• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders i.e. chambers of commerce, lenders, economic development organizations, and trade associations.  Present seminars and webinars on small business related topics.

• Fulfill administrative functions related to the duties of the position, including tracking of client progress in Salesforce and maintaining an accurate Outlook calendar. Conduct market research, market segmentation, competitive analysis as SWOT.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Fulfill administrative functions related to the duties of the position, including tracking of client progress.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field, with at least one year of directly related experience. Consultants hired without an advanced certification must complete one within three (3) years of their hire date. Consultants must have excellent time management, written and verbal skills. They must also experience operating personal computers with proficiency in MS Office Suite
PREFERRED:
Master's Degree in business related field. Two (2) years experience in government procurement regulations and securing government contracts, bid/proposal preparation, contract administration, and marketing techniques when selling to the local, state, or federal government.
 

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 36501

Posting Date:  03/15/2024

Posting End Date: 04/07/2024

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