Business Consultant

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Business Consultant to provide confidential consulting and research to SBDC clients, virtually or in person. The role supports outreach services for Planning Districts 16, 17, and 18 and requires strict confidentiality and conflict-of-interest adherence.

This is a restricted position with funding-dependent continued employment. Internal posting rules apply; external applicants are not considered.

Qualifications

• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Understands the application of financial statements, ratio analysis, and financial forecasting as management tools.
• Ability to find and apply relevant data and information and interpret management use.
• Familiar with pre- and early venture company formation methods.
• Self-motivated and works well with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable speaking before groups of people.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential consulting and research to SBDC clients in virtual or in-person meetings.
• Assist the SBDC Director in developing and managing outreach services for Planning Districts 16, 17, and 18.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Conflict of Interest agreements.
• Contribute to program development and outreach initiatives.
• Navigate administrative requirements as a restricted position with funds.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Data interpretation

Venture formation knowledge

Public speaking

Diplomacy

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Business administration degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Title: Business Consultant

VP Area: Provost - UMW

Department: College of Business

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $51,714

(A final salary offer will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, and is not is not negotiable beyond what is advertised.)

Job Summary/Basic Functions

TheBusiness Consultant will provide confidential consulting and research to SBDC clients in either virtual or in-person meetings and assist the SBDC Director in developing and managing outreach services for Planning Districts 16, 17, and 18. Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Agreements are required for this position.

This is a restricted position, continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

Internal Posting: Only current employees of UMW are eligible to apply and be considered for this position. External applicants will not be considered.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Understands the application of financial statements, ratio analysis, and financial forecasting as management tools.
• Ability to find and apply relevant data and information and interpret management use.
• Familiar with pre- and early venture company formation methods.
• Self-motivated and works well with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable speaking before groups of people.
• 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.

Required Experience:

• Prior experience teaching, training or routine public presentations.
• Management or Business Ownership Experience which can be determined by types of roles or verifiable accomplishments.

Required Education:

N/A

Required Licensure:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License to operate a University/state owned or leased vehicle.

Additional Considerations:

KSAs:

• Understands the application of organizational structures, legal liability, and marketing principles.

Experience:

• Prior business ownership.
• Experienced with client information management systems.
• Prior experience in consulting or advising.

Education:

• Completion of a degree from an accredited college/university in business administration or related field.

Excluding currentUMW employees, selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.

Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the EEO officer of the University.

UMW Values Veterans: UMW is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability or COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.