Business Development Consultant II, Brevard County
About The Position
The University of Central Florida’s Small Business Development Center (FSBDC at UCF) is seeking an experienced Business Development Consultant II to provide consulting and workshops to small business owners in Brevard County. The consultant helps emerging and established businesses start, grow, and succeed by providing guidance in areas such as access to capital, government contracting, marketing, operations, new venture planning, and technical assistance. The role also supports the development of relationships with businesses, lenders, funding partners, business organizations, and civic groups, while helping ensure organizational goals and objectives are communicated and attained. The position is based on-site at the FSBDC in Eastern Florida State College in Brevard County and involves travel between various locations. The position is contract-and-grant funded, and continued employment is subject to funding availability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
- Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship and H-1B transfers are not available.
- Must work on-site at UCF’s FSBDC in Eastern Florida State College, Brevard County, as the primary work location.
- Must travel between various locations.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in business management, business consulting, entrepreneurship, or a related field.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage a diverse client portfolio.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit and engage clients and develop productive relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience owning or managing a small business.
- MBA or a master’s degree in a relevant field.
Responsibilities
- Deliver one-on-one business consulting to existing and emerging small businesses, providing expertise in access to capital, accounting and finance, marketing, human resources, operations, new venture planning, and general business technical assistance.
- Cultivate and sustain community relations through strategic collaborations with funding partners, lenders, business organizations, and civic groups, while ensuring goals and objectives are communicated and attained.
- Support the planning, development, and implementation of small business educational programs.
- Facilitate business seminars designed to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and succeed.
- Conduct outreach to educate clients, partners, and stakeholders about SBDC services and their impact on the community.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid annual and sick time off and paid holidays.
- Retirement savings options.
- Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
- Education assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
