Business Development Consultant II, Brevard County

University of Central Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Employee discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

The FSBDC at UCF seeks an experienced Business Development Consultant II to provide general consulting and conduct workshops for small business owners in Brevard County. You will assist with access to capital, marketing, government contracting, operations, and new venture planning, while building relationships with lenders and civic organizations.

This on-site role requires travel between locations and collaboration with local businesses, lenders, and community partners to meet goals and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• MBA or master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Experience in business management, consulting, or entrepreneurship is valued.

Responsibilities

• Delivers one-on-one consulting to existing and emerging small businesses across access to capital, accounting/finance, marketing, HR, operations, and new venture planning.
• Cultivates and sustains relationships with lenders, partners, and civic groups to support objectives and funding.
• Plans, develops, and delivers small business educational programs and seminars to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and succeed.
• Performs outreach to educate clients, partners, and stakeholders about SBDC services and impact.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Business management

Business consulting

Entrepreneurship

Organizational skills

Time-management

Communication skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

MBA

Job description

Small Business Development Center:

The Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of Central Florida (FSBDC at UCF) provides no-cost one-on-one business consulting and business seminars for small business owners.

The FSBDC at UCF serves an eight-county area that includes Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia counties, and maintains six service center offices in addition to the main office in Orlando. The FSBDC at UCF is a member of the Florida SBDC Network, a statewide service funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Our certified business consultants are what set the FSBDC apart from other service providers. Our trained and experienced consultants are available to discuss ideas and provide personalized, confidential guidance free of charge. Areas in which our consultants can help include: business planning, market research, advertising, financial analysis, loan assistance, recordkeeping, taxes, selling to the government, business valuation, business start-up and more.

The Opportunity

UCF's SBDC is seeking an experienced Business Development Consultant II to provide general consulting and conduct workshops in Brevard County for small business owners, helping them start, grow and succeed. Consulting assistance includes access to capital, government contracting, marketing, operations, new venture planning, and technical assistance. This position is also expected to support the development and building of relationships with businesses, lenders, and civic organizations while ensuring established goals and objectives are communicated and attained.

This position requires the successful candidate to work at UCF's FSBDC in Eastern Florida State College, Brevard County, and will involve travel between various locations.

Responsibilities:

• Delivers one-on-one business consulting to existing and emerging small businesses, providing expertise across areas including access to capital, accounting and finance, marketing, human resources, operations, new venture planning, and general business technical assistance.
• Cultivates and sustains successful community relations through strategic collaborations with external constituencies, including funding partners, lenders, business organizations, and civic groups, while ensuring established goals and objectives are effectively communicated and attained.
• Supports the planning, development, and implementation of small business educational programs; facilitates business seminars designed to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and succeed.
• Conducts outreach efforts to educate clients, partners, and stakeholders on SBDC services and their impact on the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience in business management, business consulting, entrepreneurship, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to effectively manage a diverse client portfolio.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and engage clients and develop productive relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience owning or managing a small business.
• MBA or master’s degree in a relevant field.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Consideration will be given to applications that include a resume and cover letter.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

• The anticipated salary range for this position is $64,518 - $68,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
• This is a Contract & Grant (C&G) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.
• This position requires the successful candidate to work at UCF's FSBDC in Eastern Florida State College, Brevard County, and will involve travel between various locations.
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.
• Classification Title: Business Development Consultant II

This role requires the successful candidate to work on-site at UCF as their primary work location. On-site presence is an essential function of this role.

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Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Department

Small Business Development Center

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$64,518.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

10-31-2026-12-00-AM

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