Business Consultant Small Business Development Center

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The Small Business Development Center in the College of Business and Economics seeks a Business Consultant (Outreach Specialist (OE009). Expectation of employment is contingent upon continued grant funding staffing requirements and needs of the university.

Job Details:

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of a statewide network supporting entrepreneurs and business owners through no-cost confidential consulting and business education. SBDC consultants facilitate improvement and growth for small and emerging mid-sized companies helping to launch successful new enterprises. The Business Consultant provides consulting services to business owners managers professionals and prospective entrepreneurs in Dodge Jefferson Rock and Walworth counties. This position is a 60% FTE (24 hours per week) with a flexible schedule.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Small Business Consulting

• Work with new and existing SBDC clients in the areas of venture feasibility analysis business plan writing business start-up issues financial projections marketing and sales operation management human resources and other business management areas

• Conduct follow-up after each consulting session or educational offering assisting and directing the clients of the SBDC in solving the problems and expanding opportunities associated with their business

• Use SBDC provided business analysis and strategy tools when appropriate

• Utilize SBDC best practices when working with clients to ensure quality service and time utilization based on metric optimization

• Utilize SBDC best practices when working with clients to ensure quality service and time utilization based on metric optimization

Networking

• Consultant will develop relationships with area business organizations and small business lenders to help further the mission of the SBDC as assigned by the director

• Attend networking events in Rock Jefferson Walworth and Dodge counties. These events could include economic development meetings chamber of commerce events inventor groups etc

• Speak to individuals and groups about services provided by the SBDC network

Programming and regional economic development support

• Serve as a guest speaker at the request of partner organizations that provide training seminars and workshops

• Attend regional events as requested to promote and discuss SBDC services

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Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Compensation:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $35000 $42000 ($70000-$84000 full-time equivalency).

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW Systems comprehensive benefit package review the UW SystemEmployee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree in Business or a related area

• Several years of successful small business experience

• Knowledge and background in business and financial management practices

• Effective written interpersonal and verbal communication skills

• Ability to plan organize budget and be accountable for a complex range of services to small business communities in the Northwest Region of the SBDC

• Work cooperatively with other providers including UWW for assistance to small businesses

• Manage a budget including the generation of revenue

• Track and manage database

• Demonstrated understanding of small business financial statements

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic cultural and ethnic backgrounds

• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills

How to Apply:

Applications received byDecember 7 2025are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Onlycompleteapplication packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Name and contact information for three professional references

Contact Information:

For questions regarding this position please contact:

Heather Taplick

Deans Assistant

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CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this please contact Human Resources.UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the universitys 11500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs online and in person from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability inclusion and career development UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit supporting the universitys arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities a priority mission since the 1970s.

UW-Whitewaters campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee Madison and Chicago offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville a town of 60000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsins Park Place.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin ().

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept response to a public records request the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per Regent Policy Document 20-19 University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked prior to hire whether they have been found to have engaged in are currently under investigation for or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at .

UW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.