Small Business Specialist

Tennessee State University

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 61,000

Full time

10 hours ago

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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

Small Business Specialist

Job Description

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) located at Tennessee State University is seeking a Small Business Specialist. The Business specialist will provide personalized and confidential, one – one technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners. Assists clients with relevant business issues such as taxes, licenses, regulations, developing business plans and financial projections. Assist with the development and delivery of seminars and workshops designed to increase knowledge of small business owners directly related to business development and management.

Duties and Responsibilities

Meet and provide consulting services to small business owners or people planning to start a business. Areas to include the development of business plans; assessment of current business activities; and conducting and utilizing market research to make recommendations.
Conduct analysis of financial statements to identify potential problems and opportunities as well as counsel businesses on achieving and maintaining business financial health.
Provides loan proposal and financial projection development assistance to new and existing small businesses.
Provides assistance in the development of marketing strategies and marketing plans; assessment of current online and offline marketing activities; and making recommendations.
For each client meeting, document key points discussed, outcomes, and impactful achievements into a data system.
Assist with planning, promotion, and hosting of SBDC workshops and webinars.
Represent and/or speak at SBDC , chamber and community events where small business owners and community members can learn about the SBC services.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field and a minimum of three (3) years of experience related to small business operations. Must have proficient knowledge and skills in marketing, counseling, and business operations. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

Employment Details

Position Number: 014580

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

Pay Basis: Monthly

Contract Type: Full-Time

Number of hours per week: 37.5

Campus: Other

If other location, please indicate Business Incubation Center

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