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Jun 2
Small Business Specialist
The Small Business Specialist is responsible for conducting extensive business development functions which include high volume of cold call appointment setting, with a focus on increasing existing business client base and developing a business and strategic plan. The Small Business Specialist should have an expansive business background, bringing the breadth and depth of their experience to bear on the problems faced by today’s entrepreneurs.
May 15
Bilingual Business Advisor
The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a bilingual (Spanish) Business Development Advisor for the Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC) located in Las Vegas, NV. This position provides assistance, counseling and training to small businesses in the startup, expansion, and operating phases of their business life cycles. The Advisor is responsible for contributing to business starts, the creation of jobs, and capital formation for clients. The Advisor assists in all aspects of owning, managing, and operating a small business which includes assisting those that are experiencing difficulties. The Advisor provides expertise for the purpose of business survival and job retention. The individual works in tandem with the other programs of the Nevada SBDC to leverage existing resources and partnerships while continuously seeking new ones. There may be multiple positions located in areas throughout Nevada.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related experience; OR a Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related experience.
- Related Experience: business ownership and program or business development, i.e., marketing, advertising, international trade or exporting, public relations and/or promotion of small business endeavors
- Preferred Experience
- Bilingual Spanish
Compensation Grade
- Administrative Faculty – B
To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
Jun 1
Marketing & Training Manager
The Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at FIU, a partnership between the Florida SBDC Network and Florida International University, offers at no-cost a team of business consultants who work with entrepreneurs and business owners in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties to help them grow and succeed. FSBDC at FIU also organizes workshops, seminars, networking events and other events in the community to benefit entrepreneurs and business owners in the region. The Marketing and Training Coordinator is responsible overseeing marketing, training and outreach activities related to programs under the center.
Work closely with the College of Business (COB) Office of Marketing and Communications, FIU External Relations, and the Florida SBDC Network Strategic Communications team to market and highlight FSBDC at FIU client success stories, center impacts, and community programs.
Schedule, plan and execute community trainings and webinars, including relevant event close outs and reporting. Works with diverse communities that speak English and Spanish.
- Research, develop and write materials such as news releases, fact sheets, flyers, brochures, newsletters and presentations.
- Develop and maintain a network of contacts and partnerships for the dissemination of information regarding center services and programs.
- Review and respond to internal and external requests for information, data, and feedback related to center activities.
- Monitor and report on training event performance making recommendations on how to improve the quality of training programs, program attendance, and program attendee survey ratings.
- Support the streamlining of training/outreach strategies for the center and its community partners, identify commonalities, and develop a set of common protocols.
- Work with center consultants to collaborate on existing and new workshops that address the needs of the program and the community.
- Apply strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication, problem-solving, and listening skills.
- Use Salesforce and Blackthorn software to create, process, and record each training event file in accordance with required policies and procedures.
- Utilize email marketing and digital marketing platform such as Constant Contact to distribute any publications and/or press releases to media partners and stakeholders.
- Utilize media platforms, such as Canva and/or Adobe to create marketing materials and flyers that follows the networks branding policies and procedures.
- Leverage analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to analyze and optimize campaign performance.
- Network effectively with prospective clients, small businesses, and economic-development partners and stakeholders.
- Travel throughout Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys as necessary.
- Regularly work evenings attending meetings and offsite events.
May 15
Business Advisor
The primary focus of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program is business development education through individual and small group advising. In addition to the instruction/advising component of the position, as the Business Advisor, you will perform significant outreach activities to engage the community through regular contact with Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development Councils, service clubs, and community organizations and legislators in conjunction with the Lead Office staff. The SBDC is a network of entrepreneurial minded professional business advisors with significant experience in small business who enjoy the intrinsic value of helping business owners/managers developing or improving their business knowledge and skills to effectively manage the operations of their business. In confidential, one-on-one relationships, we educate, mentor, and advise clients in all areas of growing a business.
You will also adhere to the conduct policies of the SBDC program. Most Business Advisors work independently in a community-located SBDC center, yet frequently collaborate with Business Advisors across the state who request assistance on behalf of a client with need for specific expertise. You must be well organized to manage more than 100 clients annually. Business clients will be from every sector of the local business community and require a full range of business services. You must have comprehensive knowledge and experience of small business operations. You must understand the client’s situation, analyze the problems, and guide the client in developing a solution they are willing and able to implement. You will typically identify a range of solutions, discuss the pros and cons of each, and explain abstract concepts with real world examples. You will constantly seek professional development opportunities to expand their core competencies in all areas of business, including technology, necessary to start, grow, sustain, and transition a small business.
Peer mentoring is valued within the Washington SBDC Network and you will often share your expertise in response to queries from other Business Advisors. You must develop and maintain a referral network within your local service areas to ensure you maintain a robust client caseload capable of delivering significant economic impacts to the local community and the state. You must also build relationships with various and diverse stakeholders to advocate support of the SBDC program, including elected officials, funding partners, businesses, and community leaders.
New Business Advisors in the SBDC network will need to successfully complete a certification program to become fully certified as a Business Advisor. Certification is designed to allow the new Business Advisor to demonstrate their comprehensive knowledge and abilities to be successful in guiding clients toward their goals while taking advantage of learning from experienced advisors sharing best practices, tools, and processes they use to assist their clients.
May 17
SBDC Manager
The Small Business Development Center Manager oversees the daily operations of the Small Business Development Center of Pima Community College (PCC SBDC), reporting to the Director of Innovation and SBDC. The PCC SBDC serves Arizona’s Pima and Santa Cruz counties by offering no-fee business counseling and low- to no-fee training services. The Arizona SBDC Network works to help launch, grow and sustain small businesses in Arizona. It is one of Arizona’s most comprehensive and accessible statewide sources of assistance for small businesses in every stage of development. The SBDC Manager is distinguished from the SBDC Business Consultant in that this role formally supervises employees and is responsible for all of the Center’s daily operations. This role is distinguished from the Innovation and SBDC Director role in that the Director oversees overall strategy, implementation, outcomes, and addresses major issues.
The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends.
The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends.
May 25
Technology Development and Commercialization Consultant
UMKC’s Innovation Center – Small Business Tech Development Center
The University of Missouri develops and promotes programs and collaborative partnerships that support new and existing businesses, bring innovative ideas to market, and elevate our quality of life throughout the state of Missouri. The Missouri Small Business Development Center at UMKC is focused on innovation and Community organizations, in addition to university technology commercialization and the SBIR/STTR program. The Missouri SBDC assists small technology firms in the commercialization of new technology and innovation and encourages and enhances technology research, product development, technology transfer, and technology deployment.
Job Description
This position serves as a specialist in supporting activities to assist in identifying promising technologies developed in federal labs, universities, and research institutions that have commercialization and market potential, as well as providing guidance, expertise, and training on the commercialization of products and development of companies to university faculty and staff, entrepreneurs, and business clients. Candidates should have a strong background in evaluating innovative biotechnologies for commercial applications. Experience with biotechnology and commercialization is highly desired. The successful candidate must build relationships with a diverse group of research faculty, entrepreneurial tech community, and equity fund and SBIR/STTR experts. The ability to analyze technologies, collaborate with commercial interests, and determine valuation will be highly valued.
Characteristic Duties
- Assist faculty, entrepreneurs, and private sector companies with planning and commercialization of technology, including accessing seed and venture capital and conducting market research for potential commercialization.
- Effectively work with researchers within multiple colleges with commercialization issues, including Engineering, Agriculture, Life Sciences, Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine.
- Responsible for coaching technology clients and SBIR/STTR applicants to address a variety of issues that enable clients to assess, prepare, and manage SBIR proposals.
- Develop and conduct educational sessions on SBIR/STTR research, commercialization, and biotechnology business development.
- Market Missouri SBDC programs and services to internal and external agencies and partners.
- Conduct all activities under the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Rehabilitation, Americans with Disabilities Act, and local, state, and regional affirmative action plans.
- As with all positions, involvement with other duties and responsibilities may be expected to support the mission and purpose of UMKC Innovation Center.
- Accountability
Leadership is received from the Director of the Missouri SBDC at UMKC and the Missouri SBDC Tech Lead Center.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, business, or a related area with appropriate coursework is ideal.
Five or more years of relevant experience working with the private sector and/or faculty entrepreneurs.
- A bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, business, or a related area with appropriate coursework is ideal.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in management, marketing, technology, or product development and commercialization is critical.
- Experience with, or knowledge of, SBIR and STTR proposals, requirements, and agencies.
- Entrepreneurial vision and desire to work with entrepreneurs.
- Effective interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills are critical.
- Ability to work as a team with other faculty and staff.
- Demonstrated ability to be proactive.
Anticipated Hiring Range
While this role’s salary band begins at $58,573, we anticipate the role to be offered between $77,000 – $84,500 commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.
Application Deadline
Application review begins Friday, April 26th. Position will accept and review applications until filled.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call Human Resources at 816-235-1621.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.
May 25
Business Advisor
Job Summary
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Business Adviser is responsible for providing small business assistance to registered SBDC clients to meet established goals relative to number of clients, startups, jobs, and economic impact as required by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Oregon SBDC Network (OSBDCN). He/she is responsible for designing, facilitating, and providing group training and orientation sessions, one-on-one advising, and follow-up services as necessary.
The incumbent will be expected to be knowledgeable about and have experience with addressing topics such as: feasibility assessments, launching and scaling small business growth, business financing and loan packaging, financial literacy, new product development, business technology, market research, marketing strategies including social media and digital marketing techniques, organizational development, business analysis/business process improvement, and exit strategies. In addition, the incumbent should have a general knowledge of veteran-, women-, and minority-owned business issues; federal, state, and local resources for business; business licensing and permitting regulations; and government contracting certifications and programs.
Essential Duties
1. Provides assessment, counseling, training, and referrals to prospective and existing entrepreneurs in areas such as business planning, financial projections, marketing, record keeping and accounting, financing, management, and other areas of small business ownership depending on client needs.
2. Designs, facilitates, and leads workshops on small business-related topics such as business startup basics, access to capital, business planning and projections, financial statements, budgeting, bookkeeping, accounting, marketing plans, branding, and industry-specific best practices. Designs and facilitates informational seminars and customized training programs to support specific local small business community needs.
3. Ensures the timely reporting of each counseling session including detailed notes, time, success stories, and economic impact (i.e., startups, jobs created/retained, capital infusion) in CenterIC, the Oregon SBDC client management system.
4. Acts as advocate and liaison between clients and governmental or financial institutions depending on client needs.
5. Successfully completes required trainings. Ability to adhere to program confidentiality and Code of Ethical Conduct requirements as mandated by Small Business Administration (SBA) and Oregon SBDC Network.
Additional Duties
1. Attends and participates in staff meetings, community partner meetings, professional development trainings, and conferences as required.
2. Assists with outreach by promoting SBDC services at local events as assigned.
3. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Computer Skills, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• Three (3) years of experience in small business ownership, management level employment at a small business, and/or providing direct services to the small business community (ie. banking, insurance, chamber of commerce, city business license department, economic development position)
• Professional knowledge or understanding of small business guidance and counseling in industries such as food (restaurants, food trucks/carts, catering), construction, child care, transportation, janitorial, lawn maintenance, auto repair, e-commerce, retail, manufacturing, etc.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Desired Qualifications
• Bilingual in English and Spanish – oral and written fluency at professional level
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to lead programs, seminars, and conversations on topics related to small business management and ownership
• Ability to use equipment necessary to carry out job responsibilities such as, but not limited to, computer and virtual training software, cell/telephone, and projectors
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a computer terminal. Visual eye strain and repetitive hand/wrist motion for data entry and keyboarding functions.
May 11
Senior Small Business Consulting Coordinator
The Senior Small Business Consulting Coordinator, under the direction of an Assistant Director or above, assists in the design, development and implementation of departmental processes and/or programs. Recommends policies and procedures to ensure effective coordination of departmental programs.
Coordinate the implementation and administration of departmental processes and/or programs.
- Provide professional level departmental support.
- Work collaboratively with university staff to ensure program’s success.
- May interpret departmental policies for area of responsibility.
- 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.
- Area of responsibility is the UNF SBDC’s micro enterprise assistance programs.
- Responsible for administering the program and its budget in compliance with FSBDC, City of Jacksonville, UNF and other applicable funding source guidelines, ensuring that all deliverables are met in a timely manner.
- Report the activities of the micro enterprise programs as proscribed by grantors and will assist in developing and implementing procedures for the programs.
- Provide direct client services including group training, individual counsel, and public appearances. Assist in generating additional grant dollars to expand micro enterprise services in the UNF service area.
- Supervise assigned OPS Consultants, student assistants, and/or training assistants.
- Responsibilities will also include reviewing solicitations and proposal documents, making recommendations, and providing support for Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) / SB Technology Transfer (STTR) initiatives.
- Offer training and awareness sessions on cybersecurity, risks associated with foreign ownership, control and influence, as well as intellectual and property protection.
- Performs other duties as required/assigned.
APEX Accelerator Coordinator
The APEX Accelerator Coordinator, under the direction of an Assistant Director or above, coordinates the implementation and administration of the formally named Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) program, now known as APEX Accelerator (APEX). Provides professional level departmental support, with assistance from the Florida PTAC Director, now known as the Florida APEX Accelerator Director.
The APEX Coordinator will serve as the APEX Accelerator Specialist in FSBDC.
This position is responsible for:
- Coordinating the implementation of APEX management and technical assistance services, including administration and reporting of activities and results.
- Delivering consulting, training and outreach in the area of government contracting, providing small businesses with assistance in selling to federal, state and local government agencies and to prime government contractors.
- Administering the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant application assistance program.
- Compliance with FSBDC, UNF and other applicable funding source guidelines, and ensuring that all deliverables are met in a timely manner.
- Documenting the activities of the APEX program in Salesforce and reporting results as required to the Florida APEX director.
- Assisting in attracting and retaining grant dollars necessary to support the FSBDC program.
- Community outreach, including service on appropriate boards and committees and involvement in area chambers of commerce and other economic development organizations.
- Some travel is required as the APEX Coordinator will serve an 18-county area in North Florida.
- 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.
May 9
APEX Business Advisor
Provides comprehensive business consulting services to small business owners on a wide range of topics. Support may be provided in assigned specialized area or areas.
- Consults with clients throughout the gulf coast region of Texas at the regional office, sub-center locations or through on-site visits.
- Assists clients in analyzing business strengths and weaknesses and developing strategies for improvement.
- Assesses client’s management and technical education needs and recommends appropriate training classes.
- Develops and updates specialized training classes and materials for individual clients or groups; may conduct training seminars or presentations.
- Participates in public relations activities; makes speeches and presentations; serves on various committees, etc.
- Remains informed on changes in laws and regulations applicable to area of specialization.
- May assist the director with a variety of administrative duties and responsibilities.
- May provide specialized support in one of the following areas: obtaining contracts with federal, state and local governments; enhancing product commercialization and technology; solicitation of financial support; entering or expanding into international trade.
- Performs other job-related duties as required.
EEO/AA
Qualifications
Bachelors and 5 years experience
Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.
Additional Job Posting Information:
- Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education
- Individuals with a relevant degree, such as Procurement or Contracting are also encouraged to apply
- This position is located at 1455 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77027
- This position may be eligible for Alternative Workplace Arrangements
May 8
Business Consultant
- 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:
- Analyzing the specific business and industry data in finance, marketing, management and operations
- Providing guidance in the development of business plans and financial packages, calculating and interpreting historical and projected financial ratios
- Preparing pro forma cash flow and financial statements
- Troubleshooting to identify problems and areas for improvement
- Providing guidance on expansion to include employment requirements, foreign markets, government contracting, and technology commercialization
- Conducting quality-based assessments
- Providing information on federal, state, and local regulations and programs, and
- Providing guidance in loan packaging to pre-venture, start-up, or advanced stage existing businesses
- Develop a resource network to be used in providing referrals to appropriate resources.
- Plan and market no- to low-cost training on subjects relevant to small business start-up and growth.
- Recruit government, private and public entities, as well as businesses and business persons to provide voluntary training.
- Evaluate programs’ effectiveness and measure 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 Center Director.
Minimal Qualifications:
- B.A., B.S., or Masters Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in either business ownership and operations and/or equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for this position may be accept
May 4
Director
DIVISION: Research & Economic Development
REPORTS TO: Executive State Director, RI SBDC
GRADE: 12
BASIC FUNCTION:
Reporting to the Executive State Director of the RI Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at URI, provide management, financial and general counseling, and training programs to entrepreneurs and owners of small businesses in RI. Serve as a business counselor, advocate and liaison for all SBDC services and resources, collaborating with the region’s economic development and business community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage and grow the Small Business Development Center as an effective resource in RI through development of a growth hub for non-tech companies with growth potential. Provide in-depth, confidential, one-on-one consultation to owners of small businesses in key areas such as management processes, business regulations and incorporation, business plan preparation, presentation and creation of financial material, access to capital, marketing and growth strategies. Develop and execute relevant training programs that meet the needs of the local small business community, including underserved businesses. Maintain up-to-date client activity posts in the customer relations management system. Serve as a leader in the local business community. Communicate effectively with partners and stakeholders. Perform administrative duties such as correspondence, preparation of progress and summary reports, preparation of budget and expenditure reports, and the collection of data as required by URI and the funding agency.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Travel as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printers, word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree; Minimum of (5) five years of progressive responsibilities related to management, administration, financial analysis, or marketing; Demonstrated experience managing, counseling, advising and/or consulting with small business entities; Demonstrated customer service skills; Demonstrated presentation and training skills; Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills; Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills; Demonstrated experience in problem solving and decision making; Demonstrated skill in planning and coordinating activities and events; Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and resource partners; Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients from culturally-diverse backgrounds; Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining effective support and working relationships with a variety of public and private stakeholder partners; Demonstrated understanding of current small business issues and resources; and, Demonstrated understanding of business issues pertaining to minority, women and veteran populations.
PREFERRED: Previous business ownership experience; Demonstrated experience with federal, state or other programs which support entrepreneurs and/or small businesses; Demonstrated experience with the Small Business Development Centers; and, Demonstrated ability to travel and work flexible hours.
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
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