About this opportunity
The University of North Florida Board of Trustees lists this Small Business Consultant opportunity in jacksonville, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Overview
Department: Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Compensation: $55,000.00 to Negotiable annually.
The Small Business Consultant will provide general consulting services and report to the Associate Director of the FSBDC at UNF. The consultant will serve the 18‑county region from the FSBDC at UNF office location.
Job Responsibilities
Deliver consulting, training, and outreach in the 18‑county service area.
Ensure timely achievement of program deliverables and meet assigned KPI’s annually.
Lead assigned programs within the SBDC and work collaboratively with university staff to ensure program success.
Interpret departmental policies for area of responsibility as needed.
Provide direct client services, including group training, individual counsel, and public appearances.
Assist small businesses in starting and growing a Florida‑based small business.
Deliver UNF SBDC’s targeted focus programs, including micro‑enterprise assistance programs.
Collaborate and coordinate with 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.
Assist in generating additional grant dollars to expand micro‑UNF SBDC services in the 18‑county service area.
Represent the UNF SBDC on various local boards as assigned or elected.
Foster an engaged workforce through effective supervision.
Supervise assigned small business consulting coordinators, OPS consultants, student assistants, and/or training assistants.
Administer FSBDC services effectively in the 18‑county service area.
Travel within the 18‑county service area as required.
Attend state and national professional development conferences as assigned.
Attend pre‑ and post‑business‑hours meetings of local business organizations.
During declared campus emergencies, perform specific job‑related duties at a designated off‑campus location or place of residence and other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master’s or Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.
Statement 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 TitleIX. 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 TitleIX Administrator or any divisional TitleIX 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. UNF does not 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, or recreational program or activity that it offers. UNF will not permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
Eligibility Notice
At this time, UNF cannot consider candidates who require H‑1B visa sponsorship, regardless of current visa status.
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Worksite address
jacksonville, FL, 32290, US
Who can apply
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