Business Consultant - Small Business Development Center

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater; Whitewater (WI); Sur place; USD 58 000 - 65 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Excellent benefits package

Résumé du poste

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) seeks a Business Consultant (Outreach Specialist) to support entrepreneurs across Dodge, Jefferson, Rock and Walworth counties. This 60% FTE, 24-hour-per-week role focuses on delivering no-cost, confidential consulting and business education.

The successful candidate will combine hands-on consulting with outreach, networking events, and regional economic development activities, reporting to the COBE SBDC director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
• Several years of small business consulting experience.
• Knowledge of business and financial management practices.
• Strong written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, budget, and oversee services.
• Experience coordinating with UW system/community partners.
• Ability to manage budgets and track databases.
• Understanding of small business financial statements.
• Demonstrated understanding of small business financial statements.

Responsabilités

• Consult with SBDC clients on feasibility, business plans, financial projections, marketing, and operations.
• Follow up after sessions to assist clients and expand opportunities.
• Develop relationships with area business organizations and lenders.
• Attend regional events and speak about SBDC services.
• Serve as guest speaker and promote SBDC at partner events.

Connaissances

Small business experience

Written & verbal communication

Budget management

Financial statements

Collaboration / teamwork

Data management

Safety & compliance

Database tracking

Understanding of financial statements

Formation

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Description du poste

Position Title

Business Consultant - Small Business Development Center

Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Outreach Specialist

Job Duties

Attention

The Small Business Development Center in the College of Businessand Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Business Consultant ( OUTREACH SPECIALIST, OE009). This is a 12-month part-time position working 60% FTE, 24 hours a week.

Job Details

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of a statewide network supporting entrepreneurs and business owners through no-cost,confidential consulting and business education. SBDC consultantsfacilitate improvement and growth for small and emerging mid-sizedcompanies, helping to launch successful new enterprises. The Business Consultant provides consulting services to businessowners, managers, professionals, and prospective entrepreneurs in Dodge, Jefferson, Rock, and Walworth counties.

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or otherwork authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidatesmust be legally authorized to work in the United States at the timeof hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employmentterm. If you have questions regarding this, please contact HumanResources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, thereforeSTEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

Key Job Responsibilities

Small Business Consulting (40%)

• Work with new and existing SBDC clients in the areas of venturefeasibility analysis, business plan writing, business start-upissues, financial projections, marketing and sales, operationmanagement, human resources, and other business managementareas.

• Conduct follow-up after each consulting session or educationaloffering, assisting and directing the clients of the SBDC insolving the problems and expanding opportunities associated withtheir business.
• Use SBDC provided business analysis and strategy tools whenappropriate.
• Utilize SBDC best practices when working with clients to ensurequality service and time utilization based on metricoptimization.

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Networking (50%)

• Consultant will develop relationships with area businessorganizations and small business lenders to help further themission of the SBDC as assigned by the director.
• Attend networking events in Rock, Jefferson, Walworth, andDodge counties. These events could include economic developmentmeetings, chamber of commerce events, inventor groups, and similargatherings.
• Speak to individuals and groups about services provided by theSBDC network.

Programming and regional economic development support(10%)

• Serve as a guest speaker at the request of partnerorganizations that provide training, seminars, and workshops
• Attend regional events, as requested, to promote and discussSBDC services

Department

COBE | Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Compensation

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting full-time annualsalary within the range of $58,333–$65,000 commensurate with thecandidate's education, related experience, and qualifications. At60% FTE this position can expect a contract salary of within therange of $35,000 to $39,000. UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field
• Several years of successful small business experience
• Knowledge and background in business and financial managementpractices
• Effective written, interpersonal, and verbal communicationskills
• Ability to plan, organize, budget, and be accountable for acomplex range of services to small business communities in theWhitewater Region of the SBDC.
• Work cooperatively with other providers, including UWW, forassistance to small businesses
• Manage a budget, including the generation of revenue
• Tracking and managing the database
• Demonstrated understanding of small business financialstatements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with individualsfrom diverse backgrounds and contribute to an inclusive campusenvironment
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant infollowing applicable safety rules and regulations, includingnecessary training and drills

CAMPUS INFORMATION

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located insoutheastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class,affordable higher education programs to more students thanneighboring regional comprehensives in the University of WisconsinSystem. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devotedto the success of the university’s 11,500 students at its main andRock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices andacademic programs — online and in person — from associate todoctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability,inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximatelyone-third first-generation students and boasts strength in manyareas, especially business and education. The campus and communityembrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university’s artsand nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championshipathletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percentof undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Studentswith Disabilities — a priority mission since the 1970s. UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee,Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural andcommercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near bothLake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerousvisitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant collegecommunity near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering arearesidents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campusis located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the RockRiver and known as Wisconsin’s Park Place.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campusUniversities of Wisconsin ( https://www.wisconsin.edu ). Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicatein writing that their identity should be kept confidential. Inresponse to a public records request, the University will notreveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality inwriting, except that the identity of the successful final candidatewill be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a). Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin SystemCriminal Background Check Policy and Universities of WisconsinAdministrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewaterrequires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer ofemployment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire,whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currentlyunder investigation for, or left employment during an activeinvestigation in which they were accused of sexual violence orsexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks,these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must alsobe asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employeesbe active participants in following applicable safety rules andregulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crimestatistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at262-472-4660.

UW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability,status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected byapplicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We arecommitted to building a workforce that represents a variety ofbackgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualifiedindividuals to apply.