University of North Florida · 2 months ago
Small Business Consulting Coordinator
Ocala, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expThe University of North Florida is looking for a Small Business Consulting Coordinator to provide consulting services and support small businesses in the Marion County area. The role involves delivering training, achieving program deliverables, and collaborating with university staff to ensure program success.
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Responsibilities
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
Consultant reports to the UNF SBDC 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 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
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 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
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 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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Extensive background in business ownership, executive leadership, and professional development, with a proven ability to guide organizations through strategic growth, operational transformation, and workforce development
Experience includes leading consulting engagements, facilitating training programs, and advising on organizational effectiveness
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
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft 365 required
Preferred
Bilingual skills highly preferred
Knowledge of, or participation with, Marion County business organizations is preferred
Company
University of North Florida
University of North Florida is a school in Jacksonville.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7MKey Investors
Parkinson's FoundationU.S. Department of Education
2023-07-25Grant
2023-02-27Grant
2022-09-22Grant· $7M
Leadership Team
Kimberly Mayer
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