Business Consultant - Small Business Development Center

University of Wisconsin Stout•Whitewater, WI

About The Position

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in the College of Business and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is seeking a Business Consultant. The SBDC is part of a statewide network that supports entrepreneurs and business owners through no-cost, confidential consulting and business education. Its consultants help small and emerging mid-sized companies improve and grow and help launch new enterprises. The Business Consultant provides consulting services to business owners, managers, professionals, and prospective entrepreneurs in Dodge, Jefferson, Rock, and Walworth counties. This is a 12-month, part-time position at 60% FTE (24 hours per week). The position also develops relationships with area business organizations and small business lenders, represents the SBDC at regional events, and supports partner organizations’ educational programming and regional economic development efforts. The position does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at hire and maintain authorization throughout employment. UW-Whitewater is not an E-Verify employer, so STEM extensions are not available for work authorization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
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 Whitewater Region of the SBDC.
Ability to work cooperatively with other providers, including UWW, to assist small businesses.
Ability to manage a budget, including revenue generation.
Ability to track and manage a database.
Demonstrated understanding of small business financial statements.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to an inclusive campus environment.
Willingness and ability to actively follow applicable safety rules and regulations, including required training and drills.
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Responsibilities

Consult with new and existing SBDC clients on venture feasibility analysis, business plan writing, business start-up issues, financial projections, marketing and sales, operations management, human resources, and other business management areas.
Follow up after consulting sessions and educational offerings to help SBDC clients solve business problems and expand opportunities.
Use SBDC-provided business analysis and strategy tools when appropriate.
Apply SBDC best practices to provide quality service and optimize time utilization against metrics.
Develop relationships with area business organizations and small business lenders, as assigned by the director.
Attend networking events in Rock, Jefferson, Walworth, and Dodge counties, including economic development meetings, chamber of commerce events, inventor groups, and similar gatherings.
Speak to individuals and groups about services provided by the SBDC network.
Serve as a guest speaker for partner organizations’ training, seminars, and workshops, as requested.
Attend regional events, as requested, to promote and discuss SBDC services.