SBDC Business Consultant

Requisiton Details

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GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION


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Job Title
SBDC Business Consultant


Job Grade
EO24S


Division
Academic Affairs


College/Dept
College of Business Administration


Department
NBDC


Requisition Number
2026-00196


FTE (full-time equivalency)
100.00


Work Schedule
M-F 8-5


Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?
Yes - partial remote/telecommute opportunity


Appointment Term
12- 12/12 months


Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?
No


Pay Information
$55,000 - $60,000


Pay Schedule
Annually


FLSA Designation
Exempt


Position Summary


The SBDC Business Consultant works for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) serving Omaha primarily, but could cover the State of Nebraska for clients for the Nebraska Business Development Center. This includes meeting the obligations of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration; meeting NBDC Key Performance Indicators (KPI) goals, providing direct consulting assistance to owners and potential owners of small businesses in person or virtually; developing and maintaining relationships with NBDC stakeholders, and cooperating with others as part of the NBDC team of consultants. SBDC Business Consultants develop and deliver training programs which may be in conjunction with other NBDC consultants, including APEX Accelerator (APEX) consultants, exporting consultants, technology commercialization consultants, and other NBDC team members or partner organizations. The SBDC Business Consultant promotes NBDC services by speaking at economic development gatherings, service clubs, chambers of commerce, and other community organizations.

Job Duties


Responsibility Area:
Provide Business Consulting


Duties:


Provide business consulting to business owners or startups in the areas of business planning, loan packaging, marketing, operations management, financial planning, and general business practices.

Percentage Of Time
60


Essential Function:
Yes


Responsibility Area:
Promote NBDC Programs/Services


Duties:


Promote NBDC programs/services by having personal relationships with banks and economic developers, making oral and written presentations to local, regional and statewide business associations, chambers of commerce, and by participation in workshops and conferences coordinated with other local, regional, or statewide organizations and agencies.

Percentage Of Time
15


Essential Function:
Yes


Responsibility Area:
Collect and Record Client Information


Duties:


Collect and record client information in Customer Relations Database, Neoserra. Be detailedwhen writing client notes, Prepare and submit all required data. Prepare and submit success stories as assigned by the State Director.

Percentage Of Time
20


Essential Function:
Yes


Responsibility Area:
Various Other Duties


Duties:


Maintain professional credentials, submit annual professional development plan, and other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time
5


Essential Function:
Yes

Required and Preferred Qualifications


Required Education


Bachelor's degree in business or in related technical field.

Required Experience


Prior successful business ownership or two years prior business consulting experience or other economic development experience.

Required License/Certification


NA

Required Additional Qualifications:


Current Driver's license is required, as well as the ability to travel across the state of Nebraska.

Preferred Education


Master's degree in Business or related field.

Preferred Experience

Preferred License/Certification

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

Compliance Requirements


Credit Check
No


Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
Yes


Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
No


Drug Screen
No