Small Business Consultant OPS

University of North Florida Alumni Association • Jacksonville, FL

5d • 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. This role involves delivering consulting, training, and outreach within the designated service area, ensuring timely achievement of program deliverables and meeting assigned Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The consultant will lead assigned programs, collaborate with university staff, and provide direct client services including group training, individual counseling, and public appearances.

Requirements

• Must pass 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in supervising small business consulting coordinators, OPS Consultants, student assistants, and/or training assistants.

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.
• 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 stakeholders.
• 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.
• Attend pre and post business-hours meetings of local business organizations.
• Perform specific job-related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence during declared campus emergencies.

Benefits

• University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community.
• UNF does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers.
• UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
• UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed