Business Consultant - Small Business Development Center

University of Wisconsin Stout • River Falls, WI

19d

About The Position

The Business Consultant provides consulting and training services to business owners, managers, professionals and prospective entrepreneurs in the St. Croix Valley counties of Polk, St. Croix and Pierce.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business or related area
• Several years of successful small business experience
• Knowledge and background in business and financial management practices
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Business ownership past or present)
• Familiarity with St. Croix Valley entrepreneurial ecosystem

Responsibilities

• Work with new and existing SBDC clients in the areas of feasibility analysis, business plan writing, business start-up, financial projections, marketing and sales, operation management, human resources and other business management areas
• 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
• Work toward meeting established metrics set by the WISBDC State Director and UW-River Falls SBDC Center Director
• Meet the reporting requirements of the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center and the Small Business Administration as required for this position
• Enter client notes, as required by the WI SBDC State Office, in the Customer Relations Management (CRM) program in a timely manner
• Deploy and lead training programs such as the Entrepreneurial Training Program to expediate client progress and create consulting efficiencies
• Attend webinars and meetings as required
• Other duties as assigned
• Assists, recommends, and advises staff on unit or program administrative issues, personnel matters, and budgetary problems
• Serves on committees and attends meetings, representing the interests of the unit or program
• Implements and executes established policies and procedures for a designated work unit to adhere to unit objectives and to align with established strategies
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for a designated work unit to contribute to the day-to-day operational success
• Analyzes data and trends, compiles progress reports, and provides appropriate recommendations or conclusions in support of the assigned operational work unit(s)

Benefits

• Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level