Business Consultant

Responsibilities: Provide counseling or e-counseling 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:Analyzing specific business and industry data in finance, marketing, management, and operations.Providing guidance in the development of business plans and financial packages, calculating and interpreting historical and projected financial ratios.Preparing pro forma cash flow and financial statements.Troubleshooting to identify problems and areas for improvement.Providing guidance on expansion to include employment requirements, foreign markets, government contracting, and technology commercialization.Conducting quality-based assessments.Providing information on federal, state, and local regulations and programs.Providing guidance in loan packaging to pre-venture, start-up, or advanced stage existing businesses.Develop a resource network to be used in providing referrals to appropriate resources.Plan and market no- to low-cost training on subjects relevant to small business start-up and growth.Recruit government, private and public entities, as well as businesses and business persons to provide voluntary training.Evaluate programs' effectiveness and measure the impact of services provided.Assist in the transfer of university-based knowledge to the small business community.Ensure timely and accurate counseling data input into the Center IC client information management system.Other duties as assigned by the Center Director.Minimal Qualifications: B.A., B.S., or Masters Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.A minimum of five (5) years' experience in either business ownership and operations and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for this position may be accepted.How to Apply: To apply, please send application, cover letter, vita, and two (2) letters of recommendation to:

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