Small Business Consulting Coordinator

Job Type: time type
Full time

Job Number: JR102329

Location:
Jacksonville

Department

Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Satellite Offices

Compensation

$55,000.00 to
Negotiable Annual

General Description

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

Job Functions

• Deliver consulting, training, and outreach in the
  18-county service area.

• Assist small businesses with activities to start and grow a Florida based small
  business.

  
  

• Ensure timely achievement of program deliverables.

• Meet assigned KPI’s
  annually.

  
  

• Develop and deliver business plans.

• Perform financial analysis and create financial
  projections.

  
  

• Create educational materials and present programs.

• Conduct outreach to educate clients, partners,
  and stakeholders on SBDC services and impact.

  
  

• Lead assigned programs within the SBDC.

• Foster an engaged
  workforce through effective supervision.

  
  

• Recruit, hire, and onboard direct reports as needed.

• Travel within
  the 18-county service area as required.

  
  

• Perform specific duties during campus emergencies at designated
  locations.

• The Small Business Consultant is responsible for effective administration of SBDC services in the 18-county
  service area.

  
  

• Coordinate the implementation and administration of departmental processes and/or
  programs.

• Provide professional level departmental and client support.

  
  

• 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.

  
  

• Consultant delivers UNF SBDC’s micro enterprise assistance programs.

• Consultant
  is responsible for administering the program and its budget in compliance with FSBDC, UNF and other applicable funding source guidelines,
  and ensuring that all deliverables are met in a timely manner.

  
  

• Employee will report the activities of the micro enterprise
  programs as proscribed by grantors and will assist in developing and implementing procedures for the programs.

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

  
  

• Employee will assist in
  generating additional grant dollars to expand micro enterprise services in the 18-county service area.

Supervision
Exercised

• Employee will supervise assigned small business consulting coordinators, OPS Consultants, student assistants,
  and/or training assistants.

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.

• 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.

Location Requirements:

This position is located in Jacksonville. 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.