Lead Business Counselor/CVWBC (UEC)

About University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB

(This is not a state position)

University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB (UEC) supports the universitys educational mission by providing quality services that complement the instructional program. The University depends upon UEC to provide services that cannot be supported with state funds. Were responsible for business enterprises on campus including but not limited to dining bookstore convenience store and vending services. We also serve as the grantee for federal state and local funding for research and sponsored projects.

Position Summary

Temporary Non-Exempt Full Time Benefited position through 9/30/2025 (Appointment may be renewed annually based upon availability of funds availability of work and satisfactory job performance).

Salary: $6586.54-$8666.50 per month.

Location: Off campus. Palm Desert Entrepreneurial Resource Center (ERC Palm Desert)

Work Schedule

40 hours per week. Schedule to be arranged but typically Monday-Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm though some nights weekend work may be required. Incumbent must be able to participate in remote or on campus work depending on the directives from the CSUSB campus.

First Review Deadline

This position will remain open until filled.

Typical Activities

Under minimal supervision of the Director the Lead Business Counselor will work independently to:

• Mentor entry- and mid-level business counselors; provide guidance and oversight on client cases.
• Lead program initiatives including identifying community partnerships and managing high-impact projects.
• Collaborate with leadership to assess program impact and implement improvements.
• Assist with recruiting and selecting staff.
• Provide training to new consultants on CVWBC procedures policies and consulting guidelines and expectations.
• Provide ongoing direction and training to help Business Consultants meet performance and program goals.
• Support organizational improvement efforts through involvement with internal committees special projects and assessments.
• Communicate expectations and results of marketing efforts to staff.
• Review and approve consulting Scope of Work forms of CVWBC Consultants.
• Review Neoserra sessions and update consultant activity logs for Director review.
• Administer and review client files for consultants to ensure compliance.
• Assist in implementing changes and policies for inputting and reporting data for consultants and resource partners.

• Provide advanced one-on-one business counseling sessions for complex client challenges (e.g. scaling hiring business model transition).
• Design and deliver specialized workshops for mid- to advanced-level entrepreneurs.
• Capture program metrics track client progress and submit reports to leadership.
• Collect and draft success stories for marketing and advocacy.
• Implement and monitor marketing efforts; develop action plans and assess their effectiveness.
• Conduct follow-up activities to enhance service delivery and assessment.
• Driving in the Riverside and San Bernardino County.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in business entrepreneurship or a related field.
• Experience:
  • 2 years of experience in small business consulting entrepreneurship or related fields.
  • Demonstrated success in assisting clients with scaling operations securing funding and overcoming complex challenges.
  • Exceptional leadership and mentoring abilities.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Other:
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Social media.
  • Organization
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Customer service
  • Ability to adapt to change

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree.
• Bilingual/Spanish

Benefits Include:

• Medical Dental Vision Flex Cash option
• CalPERS Retirement and CalPers 457
• Group Term Life/ Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Holidays & Personal Holiday
• Vacation and Sick pay accruals
• Educational Assistance Benefit is based on availability of funding.
• Workers Compensation Unemployment Insurance State Disability Insurance

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB is committed to a diverse workforce and affirmative action and is an equal opportunity employer. UEC maintains and promotes a policy of non-discrimination and non-harassment on the basis of race sex gender color age religion national origin ancestry marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability pregnancy medical condition genetic characteristics status as a disabled veteran or disabled veteran of the Vietnam era.

To view the UEC Affirmative Action Program please contact UEC Human Resources at Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm.

As an equal opportunity employer University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB (UEC) is committed to a diverse workforce. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access UECs career website as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling UECs Human Resources Manager at .

EEO AA Policy Statement

Employment of Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans

Supplemental Information

UEC is an EOE - Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans. This position will remain open until filled. This has been designated as a sensitive position. The selected candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation to include a criminal history check prior to appointment.