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The University of Georgia · 4 months ago

Business Consultant-Athens

Athens, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $80K/yr

The University of Georgia is the oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education in Georgia, seeking a Business Consultant for the Small Business Development Center. The role involves providing expert guidance to business owners in areas such as financial analysis, business planning, and marketing strategy, while also developing educational programs tailored to the local business community.

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Responsibilities

Provide high quality individual instruction and educational support to entrepreneurs, business owners, and business managers

Analyze situations, make recommendations, and educate clients with regard to business plans, market feasibility, financial viability, operations management, and legal structures, to name but a few topics

Maintain an appropriate level and mix of clients as noted by annual goals and strategic plan objectives

Responsible for developing and refining a consulting practice that yields impactful results

Develop and deliver high quality business training programs that are responsive to the needs of the business community served

Generate curricula for business programs, seminars, conferences, etc. for the local business interests

Determine and initiate, topics, agendas, instructors, instructional materials, location, time and other resources required

Create and produce instructional materials

Serve as an instructor of business training programs and secure qualified outside instructors, as needed

Effectively market business training programs within assigned communities, so as to meet annual goals

In addition to maintaining a broad base of business knowledge, develop specific and relevant area(s) of expertise within the arena of business development

Apply this knowledge through development and delivery of new training programs, consulting tools, research projects, co-consulting and/or other impact measures

Direct clients to other appropriate sources of business information and assistance

Disseminate pertinent information to the business community via various media

Serve as an advocate of business development, expansion and retention in the area, thereby becoming a visible leader in the local business community

Work collaboratively with private-sector businesses, other economic development assistance units of the University System, and other units of State Government to further the economic well-being of Georgia’s citizens

Engage in public relations activities such as, speeches, presentations, active committee participation, and direct discussions

Relevant audiences include bankers, colleges and universities, chambers of commerce, economic development authorities, downtown development organizations, government agencies, local political offices, civic organizations, local media and potential program sponsors

Assist in the continued development, implementation, and updating of the organization’s strategic plan

Ensure that organizational goals and objectives are accomplished in a timely and thorough manner

Work with colleagues to develop and deploy annual action and marketing plans that align with the organizational strategic plan, are tailored to meeting the specific small business needs within the assigned geography, and capitalize on the skills of SBDC personnel

Prepare and execute individual work plans, including professional development initiatives, which align with area office objectives

Support organizational improvement efforts through active involvement with internal committees, center reviews, special projects, and various assessments as directed by the state office

Actively participate in the development and execution of sponsorship acquisition strategies in support of area office and state goals

Initiate co-sponsorship of programs with private businesses, economic development organizations, and other government entities

Seek and apply for grants relevant to entrepreneurship and business development

Document activities via electronic information system (Unity) in a timely, accurate, and comprehensive manner

Maintain client files as per SBA and SBDC guidelines

Provide impact information for required SBA reporting including but not limited to success stories

Perform all responsibilities efficiently and effectively within assigned area office

Ensure that administrative policies are followed, that programs are innovative and responsive, and that top quality services are delivered

Utilize client and management feedback in striving for continuous improvement

Maintain positive, professional relations with other institutions

Represent the Area Director when required

Qualification

Business ConsultingFinancial AnalysisMarketing StrategyOperations ManagementAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementCommunication SkillsEmpathyTeam Collaboration

Required

A Master's degree in business or related area

A Bachelor's degree is acceptable for a Public Service Provisional appointment

Preferred

A master's degree is preferred

Knowledge of University and SBDC programs and operating philosophy and/or relevant management background preferred

Strong knowledge of core business functions (finance, marketing, operations)

Excellent communication and project management skills

Benefits

Excellent benefits, including a defined benefits retirement plan

Company

The University of Georgia

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The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's flagship institution of higher education.

Founded in 1785