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Job Description
Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.
Southeastern Louisiana Universitys Small Business Development Center invites applications for the position of Business Consultant. The SBDC Business Consultant fosters a strong climate for small business growth by providing indepth confidential nocost business counseling no to lowcost training and resource and referral services to Louisianas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Small Business Counseling and Training:
Interview and assess client needs.
Provide counseling or ecounseling 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 pro forma 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 qualitybased assessments
Provide information on federal state and local regulations and programs
Provide guidance in loan packaging to preventure startup or advancedstage existing businesses
Develop a resource network to provide referrals to appropriate resources.
Plan and market no to lowcost training on subjects relevant to small business startups 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 universitybased 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
Program and Small Business Advocate:
Promote the SBDC 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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree from an accredited 4year higher education institution with significant course work in business; Computer software proficiency; Ability to develop and teach small business seminars; Excellent oral and written communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Masters 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.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Microsoft Word/Excel
Communication skills
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Cover Letter
Resume
Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
Names and Contact information for 2 references
Posting Close Date
April 9 2025Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.
Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.
How to Apply:
Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
