Small Business Growth Advisor

Tennessee State University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

annual leave

sick leave

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

retirement

flexible benefits plans

Job summary

Tennessee State University’s Small Business Development Center seeks a Small Business Specialist to provide confidential one-on-one technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners, covering business plans, market research, and financial projections.

Responsibilities include conducting and delivering seminars/workshops, analyzing financial health, and assisting with loan proposals and marketing plans; position emphasizes direct impact on business growth and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field and at least 3 years of small business experience.
• Proficient in marketing, counseling, and business operations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with small business owners to provide consulting on business plans and market research.
• Analyze financial statements and advise on health of the business.
• Assist with loan proposal development and financial projections.
• Help develop marketing strategies and plans; assess marketing activities.
• Document key points, outcomes, and achievements after each client meeting.
• Assist with planning and delivering SBDC workshops and webinars.
• Represent SBDC at events to educate owners about SBC services.

Skills

Marketing

Counseling

Business operations

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

Tennessee State University’s Small Business Development Center seeks a Small Business Specialist to provide confidential one-on-one technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners, covering business plans, market research, and financial projections.

Responsibilities include conducting and delivering seminars/workshops, analyzing financial health, and assisting with loan proposals and marketing plans; position emphasizes direct impact on business growth and development.