Business Consultant Small Business Development Center
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Job Location:
River Falls, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Title:
Business Consultant - Small Business Development CenterJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)Job Profile:
Administrative Specialist NEJob Duties:
The Business Consultant provides consulting and training services to business owners managers professionals and prospective entrepreneurs in the St. Croix Valley counties of Polk St. Croix and Pierce.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with new and existing SBDC clients in the areas of feasibility analysis business plan writing business start-up financial projections marketing and sales operation management human resources and other business management areas
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
Work toward meeting established metrics set by the WISBDC State Director and UW-River Falls SBDC Center Director
Meet the reporting requirements of the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center and the Small Business Administration as required for this position
Enter client notes as required by the WI SBDC State Office in the Customer Relations Management (CRM) program in a timely manner
Deploy and lead training programs such as the Entrepreneurial Training Program to expediate client progress and create consulting efficiencies
Attend webinars and meetings as required
Other duties as assigned
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Assists recommends and advises staff on unit or program administrative issues personnel matters and budgetary problems
- Serves on committees and attends meetings representing the interests of the unit or program
- Implements and executes established policies and procedures for a designated work unit to adhere to unit objectives and to align with established strategies
- Schedules logistics and secures resources for a designated work unit to contribute to the day-to-day operational success
- Analyzes data and trends compiles progress reports and provides appropriate recommendations or conclusions in support of the assigned operational work unit(s)
Department:
Small Business Development Center
This part time position is a fixed term position with an expected end date of 12/31/2026.
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelors degree in Business or related area
Several years of successful small business experience
Knowledge and background in business and financial management practices
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Business ownership past or present)
Familiarity with St. Croix Valley entrepreneurial ecosystem
How to Apply:
Applicants are required to apply online at Career Opportunities. UWRF will not consider paper emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:
Resume
Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Katherine Fossler
Director Small Business Development Center & Search Chair
Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration applicants should submit all required materials on or before February 28 2026.
Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits go to
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
Title IX Notice
As required by Title IX and federal regulations UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRFs Title IX Coordinator at; the Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information please see Background Check and Reference Check Policy Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you your most recent employer and all previous Universities of Wisconsin institutions and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at call University Police at for a paper copy. UW-River Falls provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying because of a disability contact or . The University is committed to academic freedom and freedom of expression and provides all members of the University community the broadest possible latitude to explore ideas and to speak write listen challenge and learn pursuant to Regent Policy Document 4-21 Commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression. UW is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAnnual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
Reasonable Accommodations
Academic Freedom & Freedom of Expression
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.
Required Experience:
Contract
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Sales Experience
- Direct Sales
- B2B Sales
- Time Management
- Cold Calling
- Computer Literacy
- Telemarketing
- Customer relationship management
- Economic Development
- Cordova
- CRM Software
