Business Consulting Program Manager - 528954

The University of Alabama

4d • Remote

About The Position

The Business Consulting Program Manager provides technical assistance services. Develops program goals. Oversees business creations, access to capital, business expansion, and job creation.

The Business Consulting Program Manager serves as the senior counselor to provide leadership, technical assistance, and training to existing small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in response to their specific needs. Maintains an active client referral network and serves as a key small business resource for local economic development, civic, government, and business organizations within a regional territory. Works with a high volume of business owners and entrepreneurs on a weekly and monthly basis to assess needs, understand challenges, and offer solutions for small business start-up and growth.
A six-county region in South Alabama working in partnership with the University of South Alabama is the primary service territory for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of business consulting experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of business consulting experience.
• Must have valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies.
• Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, library research skills and working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor's Degree in a business related field and at least five (5) years of management experience, OR a Master's degree in a business related field and three (3) years of management experience is preferred.
• Experience as a small business owner and or business consultant in dealing with the challenges of operating a small business and offering creative solutions in the areas of business planning, marketing, finance, and accounting.
• Knowledge of or experience with Small Business Administration guaranty lending programs is a plus.
• Pre-existing relationships or experience with financial institutions and economic development organizations is a plus.
• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance services.
• Develops program goals.
• Oversees business creations.
• Oversees access to capital.
• Oversees business expansion.
• Oversees job creation.
• Serves as the senior counselor to provide leadership, technical assistance, and training to existing small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in response to their specific needs.
• Maintains an active client referral network and serves as a key small business resource for local economic development, civic, government, and business organizations within a regional territory.
• Works with a high volume of business owners and entrepreneurs on a weekly and monthly basis to assess needs, understand challenges, and offer solutions for small business start-up and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees