Small Business Consulting Coordinator

Small Business Consultant

The Small Business Consultant will provide general consulting services and report to the Associate Director of the FSBDC at UNF and provide services from the Marion County FSBDC at UNF office location.

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 UNF SBDC Associate Director.
• Employee will provide direct client services including group training, individual counsel, and public appearances.

Consulting:

• Assist small businesses with activities to start and grow a Florida based small business.
• Consultant delivers UNF SBDC's targeted focus programs as assigned, including micro enterprise assistance programs.
• Consultant will collaborate and coordinate with.
• Assist clients in developing and implementing business plans.
• Perform financial analysis and create financial projections.

Training:

• 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.

Outreach:

• Conduct outreach to educate clients, partners, and stakeholders on SBDC services and impact.
• Represent the UNF SBDC at community business events including breakfast meetings and after-hours events.
• Employee will assist in generating additional grant dollars to expand micro UNF SBDC services in the Marion County service area.
• Represent the UNF SBDC on various local Boards as assigned or elected.

Supervision / Administration:

• 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:

• Travel within the 18-county service area as required.
• Attend state and national professional development conferences as assigned.
• Ability to attend pre and post business-hours meetings of local business organizations.

Marginal Functions:

During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Master's and 2+ years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.

Departmental Requirements:

• Experience should include business ownership of 5 years or more and/or significant management experience, management consulting and teaching/training.
• Varied business management expertise should include business planning, financial analysis, access to capital, marketing, cash-flow management, business startup and human resource management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bilingual skills highly preferred.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft 365 required.
• Knowledge of, or participation with, Marion County business organizations is preferred.

Location Requirements:

• Position is located in Marion County.
• This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote work.

Statement(s) of Understanding:

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a "Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University's Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Equal Opportunity:

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie:

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University's collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF's mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.