Business Consultant - Small Business Development Center

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh • Whitewater, WI

52d • $35,000 - $42,000

About The Position

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of a statewide network supporting entrepreneurs and business owners through no-cost, confidential consulting and business education. SBDC consultants facilitate improvement and growth for small and emerging mid-sized companies, helping to launch successful new enterprises. The Business Consultant provides consulting services to business owners, managers, professionals, and prospective entrepreneurs in Dodge, Jefferson, Rock, and Walworth counties. This position is a 60% FTE (24 hours per week) with a flexible schedule.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business or a related area
• Several years of successful small business experience
• Knowledge and background in business and financial management practices
• Effective written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to plan, organize, budget, and be accountable for a complex range of services to small business communities in the Northwest Region of the SBDC
• Work cooperatively with other providers, including UWW, for assistance to small businesses
• Manage a budget, including the generation of revenue
• Track and manage database
• Demonstrated understanding of small business financial statements
• Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills

Responsibilities

• Work with new and existing SBDC clients in the areas of venture feasibility analysis, business plan writing, business start-up issues, financial projections, marketing and sales, operation management, human resources, and other business management areas
• Conduct follow-up after each consulting session or educational offering, assisting and directing the clients of the SBDC in solving the problems and expanding opportunities associated with their business
• Use SBDC provided business analysis and strategy tools when appropriate
• Utilize SBDC best practices when working with clients to ensure quality service, and time utilization based on metric optimization
• Consultant will develop relationships with area business organizations and small business lenders to help further the mission of the SBDC as assigned by the director
• Attend networking events in Rock, Jefferson, Walworth, and Dodge counties. These events could include economic development meetings, chamber of commerce events, inventor groups, etc
• Speak to individuals and groups about services provided by the SBDC network
• Serve as a guest speaker at the request of partner organizations that provide training, seminars, and workshops
• Attend regional events, as requested, to promote and discuss SBDC services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees