Business Consultant-Macon
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Special Instructions
The cover letter should address the following: Our employees say empathyan understanding of and service to othersis important in their role at the SBDC. In your letter, please describe instances where empathy is evidenced in your work or elsewhere and discuss why you are interested in supporting the mission and culture of our organization.
Posting Details
Posting Number: F2136P
Working Title: Business Consultant-Macon
Department: PSO-Small Business Dev Center
Location of Vacancy: Macon Area
Advertised Salary: $80,000
Anticipated Start Date: 12/01/2024
Job Posting Date: 10/03/2024
Job Closing Date: Open until filled
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelors degree in business or a related field is required.
Position Summary
Join an environment that has been named by Georgia Trend as a Best Place to Work. Our team consists of a well-respected and collaborative group of professionals committed to using their areas of expertise to enhance the economic well-being of the small business community. As a trusted Business Consultant, you will enjoy applying your knowledge to help small business clients reach their goals by providing a wide range of educational and consulting services.
A Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Business Consultant is a public service faculty position responsible for providing counseling and delivering programs to individuals, businesses, communities, organizations, and other public agencies in their assigned geographic territory. This charge requires a broad base of business knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously. These duties require the integration of business theory and practice, thus necessitating professional development activities. This position is located in Macon, Georgia. Multi-county travel is required.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Provide high quality individual instruction to entrepreneurs, business owners, and business managers. Analyze situations, make recommendations, and educate clients with regard to business plans, market feasibility, financial viability, operations management, and legal structures.
- Develop and deliver high quality business training programs that are responsive to the needs of the business community served.
- Determine and initiate topics, agendas, instructors, instructional materials, location, time and other resources required.
- Direct clients to other appropriate sources of business information and assistance.
- Serve as an advocate of business development, expansion and retention in the area, thereby becoming a visible leader in the local business community.
- Engage in public relations activities such as speeches, presentations, and active committee participation.
- Assist in the continued development, implementation, and updating of the organizations strategic plan.
- Document activities via electronic information system (Unity) in a timely, accurate, and comprehensive manner.
- Perform all responsibilities efficiently and effectively within assigned area office.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents:
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