Small Business Consultant

## Small Business ConsultantApply: Jacksonville, FL: Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: JR103242**Department**Small Business Development Center (SBDC)**Compensation**$55,000.00 to Negotiable Annual**General Description**The Small Business Consultant will provide general consulting services and report to the Associate Director of the FSBDC at UNF and provide services for the 18-county region from the FSBDC at UNF office location.**Job Functions****Overview*** Deliver consulting, training, and outreach in the 18-county service area.* Ensure timely achievement of program deliverables.* Meet assigned KPI’s annually.* Lead assigned programs within the SBDC.* 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.* Employee will provide direct client services including group training, individual counsel, and public appearances.**Consulting*** Assist small businesses with activities to start and grow a Florida based small business.* Consultant delivers UNF SBDC’s targeted focus programs as assigned, including micro enterprise assistance programs.* Consultant will collaborate and coordinate with* Assist clients in developing and implementing business plans.* Perform financial analysis and create financial projections.**Training*** Create educational materials and present independent SBDC workshops as well as joint programs and workshops with stakeholders.* Identify opportunities to deliver workshops to potential SBDC clients and new stakeholders.**Outreach*** Conduct outreach to educate clients, partners, and stakeholders on SBDC services and impact.* Represent the UNF SBDC at community business events including breakfast meetings and after-hours events.* Employee will assist in generating additional grant dollars to expand micro UNF SBDC services in the 18-county service area.* Represent the UNF SBDC on various local Boards as assigned or elected.**Supervision / Administration*** Foster an engaged workforce through effective supervision.* Employee will supervise assigned small business consulting coordinators, OPS Consultants, student assistants, and/or training assistants.* The Small Business Consultant is responsible for effective administration of FSBDC services in the 18-county service area. **Travel*** Travel within the 18-county service area as required.* Attend state and national professional development conferences as assigned.* Ability to attend pre and post business-hours meetings of local business organizations.**Marginal Functions**During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence and other duties as assigned.**Required Qualifications**Master's or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.**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**Equal Opportunity**The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation. #J-18808-Ljbffr