Small Business Consultant

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees is hiring a Small Business Consultant to provide essential consulting services in Jacksonville. The consultant will significantly impact small business development across an 18-county region, fostering growth and success through targeted outreach and workshops.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience. Responsibilities include delivering training programs, performing financial analysis, and collaborating with stakeholders. Join UNF to support local businesses and communities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Ability to provide consulting services and deliver workshops.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consulting, training, and outreach in the 18-county service area.
• Lead assigned programs within the SBDC and ensure program success.
• Assist small businesses in starting and growing Florida-based small businesses.
• Conduct outreach to educate clients on SBDC services and impact.

Skills

Consulting

Training

Financial Analysis

Public Speaking

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Overview

Department: Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Compensation: $55,000.00 to Negotiable annually.

The Small Business Consultant will provide general consulting services and report to the Associate Director of the FSBDC at UNF. The consultant will serve the 18‑county region from the FSBDC at UNF office location.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver consulting, training, and outreach in the 18‑county service area.
• Ensure timely achievement of program deliverables and meet assigned KPI’s annually.
• Lead assigned programs within the SBDC and work collaboratively with university staff to ensure program success.
• Interpret departmental policies for area of responsibility as needed.
• Provide direct client services, including group training, individual counsel, and public appearances.
• Assist small businesses in starting and growing a Florida‑based small business.
• Deliver UNF SBDC’s targeted focus programs, including micro‑enterprise assistance programs.
• Collaborate and coordinate with clients in developing and implementing business plans.
• Perform financial analysis and create financial projections.
• Create educational materials and present independent SBDC workshops, as well as joint programs and workshops with stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to deliver workshops to potential SBDC clients and new stakeholders.
• Conduct outreach to educate clients, partners, and stakeholders on SBDC services and impact.
• Represent the UNF SBDC at community business events, including breakfast meetings and after‑hours events.
• Assist in generating additional grant dollars to expand micro‑UNF SBDC services in the 18‑county service area.
• Represent the UNF SBDC on various local boards as assigned or elected.
• Foster an engaged workforce through effective supervision.
• Supervise assigned small business consulting coordinators, OPS consultants, student assistants, and/or training assistants.
• Administer FSBDC services effectively in the 18‑county service area.
• Travel within the 18‑county service area as required.
• Attend state and national professional development conferences as assigned.
• Attend pre‑ and post‑business‑hours meetings of local business organizations.
• During declared campus emergencies, perform specific job‑related duties at a designated off‑campus location or place of residence and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.

Statement of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under TitleIX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s TitleIX Administrator or any divisional TitleIX Coordinator.

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. UNF does not permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, or recreational program or activity that it offers. UNF will not permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Eligibility Notice

At this time, UNF cannot consider candidates who require H‑1B visa sponsorship, regardless of current visa status.