Business Consultant-DeKalb

Posting Details

Posting Number F2478P

Working Title : Business Consultant-DeKalb

Department : PSO-Small Business Dev Center

About the University of Georgia : Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students.

Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

Posting Type : External

Employment Type : Employee Benefits Eligible

Salary : $85,000 + excellent benefits, including a defined benefits retirement plan

Anticipated Start Date : 11 / 01 / 2025

Location : Tucker, Georgia (multi-county travel is required)

Position Details

Classification Title : Public Service Professional AC

FLSA : Faculty Rank Open Rank

Contract Type : Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status : Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications : Master's degree in business or a related field. A Bachelor's degree is acceptable for a Public Service Provisional appointment. Progression towards earning an advanced degree is expected in provisional faculty position. See Guidelines for Additional Requirements.

Position Summary : The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center seeks an experienced, results-driven management professional with strong business skills to serve the Dekalb area as a Business Consultant. A Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Business Consultant is a public service faculty position responsible for providing counseling and delivering programs to individuals, businesses, communities, organizations, and other public agencies in their assigned geographic territory. You'll work with business owners to provide guidance in areas such as financial analysis, business planning, marketing strategy, and operations management. You'll also develop and lead educational programs tailored to the needs of the local business community.

Location : This position is located in Tucker, Georgia. Multi-county travel is required.

Special Instructions / Additional Requirements : See the University of Georgia Guidelines for Appointments and Promotions for Public Service and Outreach Academic Rank. Progression toward an advanced degree is expected; appointment processes apply. See Guidelines for more details.

Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : Strong knowledge of core business functions (finance, marketing, operations); excellent communication and project management skills; knowledge of University and SBDC programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality individual instruction and educational support to entrepreneurs, business owners, and business managers. Analyze situations, make recommendations, and educate clients on business plans, market feasibility, financial viability, operations management, and legal structures.
• Develop and deliver high quality business training programs; generate curricula for programs, seminars, conferences, etc.
• Plan topics, agendas, instructors, materials, locations, times; create instructional materials; serve as instructor and recruit qualified outside instructors as needed; market programs to meet annual goals.
• Develop specific areas of expertise within business development and create / deliver new training programs and tools; engage in research and co-consulting as needed.
• Direct clients to appropriate sources of business information; disseminate information to the business community via various media.
• Advocate for business development, expansion, and retention; collaborate with private sector, other economic development units, and State Government to improve Georgia's economy.
• Engage in public relations activities (speeches, presentations, committee participation, discussions) to diverse audiences.
• Support organizational strategic planning; contribute to annual action and marketing plans aligned with the strategic plan; develop work plans and professional development goals.
• Assist in sponsorship strategies; seek / grant opportunities and co-sponsorship with private entities and government partners.
• Document activities via Unity; maintain client files; provide impact information for SBA reporting and success stories.
• Perform responsibilities efficiently and professionally; ensure programs are innovative, responsive, and of high quality; maintain positive relations with other institutions; represent the Area Director when required.

Qualifications

Benefits / Other Details

USG Core Values : Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. USG policies on Freedom of Expression; background checks and pre-employment checks apply. See UGA Credit Background Check and UGA Background Check websites for details.

Application / Documents

EEO and Notices

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations should contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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