Business Consultant
About The Position
Wilkes University invites applicants for a Business Consultant in the Small Business Development Center. The Wilkes University Small Business Development Center began in 1980. The program is funded by grants through the Small Business Administration, The Department of Community and Economic Development and Wilkes University. The SBDC provides no-cost consulting to start-up and existing small businesses in a five county area. The successful candidate is responsible for consulting with existing and aspiring small business owners in all substantive areas of business and to assist clients in determining feasibility, securing necessary registrations and licenses and the development of a business plan and financial projections. The successful candidate will assist clients in identifying sources of funding and will assist in the development of loan packaging, financial analysis and proposal information to generate needed funding for client's business activities. The candidate will work primarily at at the Wilkes SBDC offices located on the Wilkes University campus and will visit assigned outreach locations on a regular basis.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field is required
- 3-5 years prior experience
- Experience in creating and understanding basic financial documents
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in business or related field is preferred
- Financial and or banking experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Consulting with existing and aspiring small business owners in all substantive areas of business
- Assist clients in determining feasibility
- Assist clients in securing necessary registrations and licenses
- Assist clients in the development of a business plan and financial projections
- Assist clients in identifying sources of funding
- Assist in the development of loan packaging, financial analysis and proposal information to generate needed funding for client's business activities
- Work primarily at the Wilkes SBDC offices located on the Wilkes University campus
- Visit assigned outreach locations on a regular basis
Benefits
- Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
