Business Consultant - Small Business Development Center

Universities of Wisconsin•Whitewater, WI

2d•$35,000 - $39,000

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. The consultant provides services to business owners, managers, professionals, and prospective entrepreneurs in Dodge, Jefferson, Rock, and Walworth counties, helping small and emerging mid-sized companies improve and grow and assisting new enterprises in launching successfully. This is a 12-month, part-time appointment at 60% FTE, or 24 hours per week. The position includes small business consulting, networking with regional business organizations and lenders, and support for programming and regional economic development. The consultant works with clients on business management and growth challenges, follows up after consulting sessions and educational offerings, and promotes SBDC services through partnerships, events, and speaking engagements. 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. The university is not an E-Verify employer, so STEM extensions are not available. The stated contract salary range is $35,000–$39,000 at 60% FTE, depending on education, related experience, and qualifications. The university notes that UW System employees receive a comprehensive benefits package.

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 SBDC’s Whitewater Region.
Ability to work cooperatively with other providers, including UW-Whitewater, to assist small businesses.
Ability to manage a budget, including generation of revenue.
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 necessary training and drills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Responsibilities

Provide consulting to new and existing SBDC clients on venture feasibility, business plans, startup 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 business analysis and strategy tools when appropriate.
Follow SBDC best practices to ensure quality service and effective time utilization based on metric optimization.
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, such as economic development meetings, chamber of commerce events, and inventor groups.
Speak to individuals and groups about services provided by the SBDC network.
Serve as a guest speaker for partner organizations that provide training, seminars, and workshops, as requested.
Attend regional events, as requested, to promote and discuss SBDC services.
Plan, organize, budget, and be accountable for services to small business communities in the SBDC's Whitewater Region.
Manage a budget, including revenue generation, and track and manage the database.
Work cooperatively with other providers, including UW-Whitewater, to assist small businesses.
Participate in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.