SBDC Business Consultant

The Business Consultant fosters a strong climate for small business growth by providing in-depth, confidential, no-cost business counseling, no-to-low-cost training, and resource and referral services to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Office hours are held at Tarleton State University SBDC in Stephenville and in stakeholder facilities within service area of Brown, Comanche, Erath, Hamilton, Mills, and Somervell counties. Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM. Occasionally work requirements may include afterhours/late hours.

The Business Consultant fosters a strong climate for small business growth by providing in-depth, confidential, no-cost business counseling, no-to-low-cost training, and resource and referral services to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

ResponsibilitiesSmall Business Counseling, Training, and Reporting Requirements:Assess client needs.Provide in counseling that includes feasibility, financial, regulatory, and operational guidance and technical assistance on the various aspects of starting and expanding a successful small business including, but not limited to:analyzing the specific business and industry data in finance, marketing, management, and operations,providing guidance in the development of business plans and financial packages.calculating and interpreting historical and projected financial ratios.preparing pro forma cash flow and financial statements.troubleshooting to identify problems and areas for improvement,providing guidance on expansion to include employment requirements, foreign markets, government contracting, and technology commercialization.conducting quality-based assessments.providing information on federal, state, and local regulations and programs, andproviding guidance to pre-venture, start-up, or advanced stage existing businesses.Develop a resource network to be used in providing referrals to appropriate resources.Plan and lead no- to low-cost training on subjects relevant to small business start-up and growth.Recruit government, private and public entities, as well as businesses and businesspersons to provide voluntary training.Assist in the transfer of university-based knowledge to the small business community.Ensure timely and accurate counseling data input into NeoSerra client information management system.Other duties as assigned by the Center Director.

Program and Small Business Advocate:Promote the SBDC program and advocate for small business through presentations to communities and entities.Develop relationships with key stakeholders including, but not limited to, SBA, banks, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, trade groups, educational institutions, legislators, and hosts.Develop appropriate advertising, promotion, and marketing materials, as needed.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Three years of relevant experience

Proven Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Oral/Written CommunicationsWillingness to LearnInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaborationListening SkillsMulti-taskingCollaborationSmall Business ExperienceTechnologyProject Management ExperienceSales and MarketingFinancing/LendingFinance/ Accounting: Debt & Equity FinanceEconomic DevelopmentSafeguarding program confidentialityent system.Other duties as assigned by the Center Director.Program and Small Business Advocate:Promote the SBDC program and advocate for small business through presentations to communities and entities.Develop relationships with key stakeholders including, but not limited to, SBA, banks, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, trade groups, educational institutions, legislators, and hosts.Develop appropriate advertising, promotion, and marketing materials, as needed.Miscellaneous:Attend regional and national meetings and conferences as required.Develop and provide specific information, reports and/or special services as requested or required by the SBA and the Director of the Center.

Preferred Education and Experience: B.A., B.S., or Masters Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related fieldExperience in business ownership, business consulting or equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for this position.

This position requires the successful completion of the Association of Accredited Small Business Consultants (AASBC) course regardless of education or experience within the first six (6) months of employment.

SalaryCommensurate with experienceThe target base annual salary is $53,000 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages.