Business Development Consultant II, Brevard County

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

Job summary

The Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of Central Florida (FSBDC at UCF) is seeking an experienced Business Development Consultant II to provide general consulting and conduct workshops in Brevard County. The role includes helping small businesses start, grow and succeed, with access to capital, marketing, operations, and technical assistance.

The position requires travel between locations and on-site work at UCF's FSBDC in Brevard County.

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).
• 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.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience owning or managing a small business.

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.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

MBA or master's degree in a relevant field

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.

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.

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.