Small Business Consulting Coordinator

Small Business Consulting Coordinator

Location

Marion County, FL

This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote work

Hours

Full-Time; hours not specified

Salary

$55,000.00 to Negotiable, per year

General Description

The Small Business Consultant will provide general consulting services and report to the Associate Director of the organization and provide services from the Marion County local office.

Job Functions

• Deliver consulting, training, and outreach in the Marion County service area
• Ensure timely achievement of program deliverables
• Meet assigned KPI's annually
• Lead assigned programs within the SBDC
• Work collaboratively with university staff to ensure program's success
• May interpret departmental policies for area of responsibility
• Consultant reports to the Associate Director
• Employee will provide direct client services including group training, individual counsel, and public appearances
• Assist small businesses with activities to start and grow a Florida based small business
• Consultant delivers targeted focus programs as assigned, including micro enterprise assistance programs
• Consultant will collaborate and coordinate
• Assist 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 organization at community business events including breakfast meetings and after-hours events
• Employee will assist in generating additional grant dollars to expand micro services in the Marion County service area
• Represent the organization on various local Boards as assigned or elected
• Foster an engaged workforce through effective supervision
• Employee will supervise assigned small business consulting coordinators, OPS Consultants, student assistants, and / or training assistants
• The Small Business Consultant is responsible for effective administration of FSBDC services in the Marion County service area.

Travel

Required Qualifications