Louisiana State University · 11 hours ago
Business Consultant
Alexandria, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expLouisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The LSBDC Business Consultant fosters a strong climate for small business growth by providing in-depth, confidential, no-cost business counseling, no- to low-cost training, and resource and referral services to Louisiana's small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
AgricultureEdTechEducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Interview and assess client needs
Provide counseling or e-counseling that includes feasibility, financial, regulatory, and operational guidance, and technical assistance on the various aspects of starting and expanding a successful small business, including, but not limited to:
Analyze the specific business and industry data in finance, marketing, management, and operations
Guide the development of business plans and financial packages; calculating and interpreting historical and projected financial ratios
Prepare proforma cash flow and financial statements
Identify problems and areas for improvement
Provide guidance on expansion to include employment requirements, foreign markets, government contracting, and technology commercialization
Conduct quality-based assessments
Provide information on federal, state, and local regulations and programs
Provide guidance in loan packaging to pre-venture, start-up, or advanced-stage existing businesses
Develop a resource network to provide referrals to appropriate resources
Plan and market no- to low-cost training on subjects relevant to small business start-ups and growth
Recruit government, private, and public entities, businesses, and businesspersons to provide voluntary training
Evaluate programs' effectiveness and measure the impact of services provided
Assist in the transfer of university-based knowledge to the small business community
Ensure timely and accurate counseling data input into Center IC client information management system
Other duties as assigned by the State Office
Promote the LSBDC program and advocate for small businesses through presentations to communities and entities
Develop relationships with key stakeholders including, but not limited to, SBA, University Leadership, banks, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, trade groups, educational institutions, legislators, and hosts
Develop appropriate advertising, promotion, and marketing materials
Attend regional and state meetings and conferences as required
Develop and provide specific information, reports, and/or special services as requested or required by the SBA/SBDC Administrators, the SBA Business Development Specialist, and the State Director of the LSBDC
Support area, state, and federal research projects concerning small businesses and disseminate results to the community
Qualification
Required
B.A., B.S., or Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field
In lieu of a degree, a minimum of five (5) years of experience in either business ownership, operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position may be accepted
Benefits
Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement options
Various leave options
Paid holidays
Wellness benefits
Tuition exemption for qualified positions
Training and development opportunities
Employee discounts
Company
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University is the flagship university for Louisiana, supporting land, sea and space grant research.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.38MKey Investors
Louisiana Economic DevelopmentFederal Aviation AdministrationUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2024-08-13Grant· $0.2M
2024-03-05Grant· $0.48M
2023-11-09Grant· $0.6M
Leadership Team
James Olson
President and CEO, LSU Stephenson Technologies Center (STC)
Blance Bankston
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