Part-Time SBDC Business Consultant (Outreach)

UW-Whitewater; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Business Consultant for the Small Business Development Center. The 12-month, 60% FTE role provides no-cost consulting to entrepreneurs in Dodge, Jefferson, Rock, and Walworth counties, helping with feasibility, plans, budgets, and education.

The position emphasizes building relationships with local business groups, delivering outreach programs, and speaking at partner events.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Several years of successful small business experience.
• Knowledge of business and financial management practices.
• Effective written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Small Business Consulting (40%): advise clients on venture feasibility, business plans, start‑up issues, financial projections, marketing and sales.
• Networking (50%): build relations with local business organizations and lenders; attend regional events.
• Programming & Economic Development (10%): guest speaking and regional events to promote SBDC services.

Skills

Bachelor-level degree in business or相关

Small business experience

Business and financial management

Written and verbal communication

Budgeting & planning

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Business Consultant for the Small Business Development Center. The 12-month, 60% FTE role provides no-cost consulting to entrepreneurs in Dodge, Jefferson, Rock, and Walworth counties, helping with feasibility, plans, budgets, and education.

The position emphasizes building relationships with local business groups, delivering outreach programs, and speaking at partner events.