BUSINESS CONSULTANT

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. Special Instructions The cover letter should address the following: Our employees say empathy—an understanding of and service to others—is important in their role at the SBDC. In your letter, please describe instances where empathy is evidenced in your work or elsewhere and discuss why you are interested in supporting the mission and culture of our organization. Posting Details Posting Number: F1927P Working Title: Business Consultant - Rome Department: PSO-Small Business Dev Center About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. Position Details Classification Title: Public Service Professional AC FLSA: Faculty Rank: Open Rank Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is required. Position Summary Join an environment that has been named by Georgia Trend as a “Best Place to Work”. Our team consists of a well-respected and collaborative group of professionals committed to using their areas of expertise to enhance the economic well-being of the small business community. As a trusted Business Consultant, you will enjoy applying your knowledge to help small business clients reach their goals by providing a wide range of educational and consulting services. A Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Business Consultant is a public service faculty position responsible for providing counseling and delivering programs to individuals, businesses, communities, organizations, and other public agencies in their assigned geographic territory. This charge requires a broad base of business knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously. This position is located in Rome, Georgia. Multi-county travel is required. Salary: $80,000 and an excellent benefits package including a defined benefits retirement plan. Duties/Responsibilities Provide high quality individual instruction to entrepreneurs, business owners, and business managers. Analyze situations, make recommendations, and educate clients with regard to business plans, market feasibility, financial viability, operations management, and legal structures. Develop and deliver high quality business training programs that are responsive to the needs of the business community served. Direct clients to other appropriate sources of business information and assistance. Disseminate pertinent information to the business community via various media. Assist in the continued development, implementation, and updating of the organization’s strategic plan. Document activities via electronic information system (Unity) in a timely, accurate, and comprehensive manner. Applicant Documents Required Documents: Resume/CV Cover Letter Optional Documents: #J-18808-Ljbffr