Small Business Growth & Operations Consultant

CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation (ASC) seeks a Small Business Consultant - Operations and Growth to provide expert guidance to pre-venture, startups and established small businesses in Orange County. The consultant will assess operations, financial performance and strategic planning to deliver measurable improvements and scalable processes.

Travel regionally and collaborate with local business leaders.

Qualifications

• Must have previous or current small business ownership experience.
• Experience advising or managing operations, budgeting, and strategic growth.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and cash flow.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Willingness to travel regionally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide consulting, training, and information services to small businesses.
• Develop SOPs, KPIs, and management systems for clients.
• Evaluate operational processes and financial performance.
• Develop actionable improvement plans with milestones and measures.
• Advise on pricing, cost structures, and profitability optimization.
• Assist clients with budgeting, cash flow forecasts, and financial projections.
• Support growth plans, expansion opportunities, and market diversification.

Skills

Small business ownership

Operations management

Budget analysis

Pricing models

Inventory control

Leadership development

Business growth

Strategic planning

Performance measurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

MS Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation (ASC) seeks a Small Business Consultant - Operations and Growth to provide expert guidance to pre-venture, startups and established small businesses in Orange County. The consultant will assess operations, financial performance and strategic planning to deliver measurable improvements and scalable processes.

Travel regionally and collaborate with local business leaders.