Small Business Consultant

University of North Florida•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Small Business Consultant will provide general consulting services and report to the Associate Director of the FSBDC at UNF and provide services for the 18-county region from the FSBDC at UNF office location. The consultant will deliver consulting, training, and outreach in the 18-county service area, ensuring timely achievement of program deliverables and meeting assigned KPIs annually. This role involves leading assigned programs within the SBDC, working collaboratively with university staff, and potentially interpreting departmental policies. The employee will provide direct client services including group training, individual counsel, and public appearances.

Requirements

Master's or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.
Requires a background check.
May require a credit check.
Designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX.
Must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Responsibilities

Deliver consulting, training, and outreach in the 18-county service area.
Ensure timely achievement of program deliverables.
Meet assigned KPI’s annually.
Lead assigned programs within the SBDC.
Work collaboratively with university staff to ensure program’s success.
May interpret departmental policies for area of responsibility.
Provide direct client services including group training, individual counsel, and public appearances.
Assist small businesses with activities to start and grow a Florida based small business.
Deliver UNF SBDC’s targeted focus programs as assigned, including micro enterprise assistance programs.
Collaborate and coordinate with Assist clients in developing and implementing business plans.
Perform financial analysis and create financial projections.
Create educational materials and present independent SBDC workshops as well as joint programs and workshops with stakeholders.
Identify opportunities to deliver workshops to potential SBDC clients and new stakeholders.
Conduct outreach to educate clients, partners, and stakeholders on SBDC services and impact.
Represent the UNF SBDC at community business events including breakfast meetings and after-hours events.
Assist in generating additional grant dollars to expand micro UNF SBDC services in the 18-county service area.
Represent the UNF SBDC on various local Boards as assigned or elected.
Foster an engaged workforce through effective supervision.
Supervise assigned small business consulting coordinators, OPS Consultants, student assistants, and/or training assistants.
Responsible for effective administration of FSBDC services in the 18-county service area.
Travel within the 18-county service area as required.
Attend state and national professional development conferences as assigned.
Ability to attend pre and post business-hours meetings of local business organizations.
During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence and other duties as assigned.