Small Business Associate Consultant

University of Mary Washington•Fredericksburg, VA

6d•$42,024 - $48,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Mary Washington has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Small Business Associate Consultant. The chief objectives of the position are to provide confidential consulting to SBDC clients, with a focus on helping clients develop marketing strategies and implementation plans; to support SBDC services by moderating and marketing SBDC training events in Planning Districts 16, 17, and 18. (Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Agreements are required for this position.); and to support Start Up UMW programs for high school and UMW students.

Requirements

Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
Understanding of principles of marketing, including consumer behavior and decision-making
Proficient in developing marketing strategies and implementation plans
Self-motivated and able to work well with minimal supervision
Ability to work well with others, employ diplomacy and tact, and pursue clarity through appropriate channels
Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Familiar with the workings of the SBDC network
Experience with the development of marketing strategies for real businesses (experience can be paid employment and/or experiential learning opportunities for college credit)
Prior experience working with small business owners in an advising capacity
Experience with client information management systems
Must possess a valid Driver’s License to operate a University/state owned or leased vehicle

Nice To Haves

Understands the application of organizational structures and legal liability
Comfortable speaking before groups of people in-person and virtually
Experience in an SBDC, economic development organization, or university affiliated business support program
Experience in using AI for business research

Responsibilities

Provide confidential consulting to SBDC clients, with a focus on helping clients develop marketing strategies and implementation plans.
Support SBDC services by moderating and marketing SBDC training events in Planning Districts 16, 17, and 18.
Support Start Up UMW programs for high school and UMW students.