Business Consultant

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree;

• Practical knowledge of business operations, marketing, and financial management sufficient to guide clients in business planning, financial projections, and problem-solving.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Business degree or significant coursework in business;

• Master's degree in business or related field;

• Small business ownership experience;

• Experience with small business startup, marketing, and financial management concepts.

Job Duties:

• Provide loan proposal and financial projection development assistance to new and existing small businesses;

• Provide budgeting advice; analyze financial statements to identify potential problems and opportunities, as well as counsel businesses on achieving and maintaining business financial health;

• Prepare entrepreneurs for the process of seeking appropriate capital to build and grow their businesses;

• Assist with recruitment, intake, and ongoing communication with clients who currently own or are interested in starting a business;

• Provide support and mentoring to other consulting staff in the ASBTDC network as assigned;

• Maintain a schedule of availability to assist prospective ASBTDC clients in assessing needs and advising on the next steps;

• Create and execute a strategic outreach plan in targeted communities, including with individual entrepreneurs (prospective and seasoned), Chambers of Commerce, economic development groups, lenders, and other key stakeholders;

• Instruct workshops and classes on various business topics and recruit volunteer subject matter experts to present;

• Maintain and document client records and related work activities in a manner consistent with program guidelines; track program metrics and improve the program's data-collecting practices;

• May work with students in the delivery of services and students and faculty regarding student projects;

• Assist in the implementation of the ASBTDC marketing plan to include quarterly participation in creating topical article content and client success stories for blog articles and social media posts in support of the Marketing and Communications Manager;

• Earn 32 hours of professional development annually according to the professional development policies of the organization;

• Perform other duties as assigned, to accomplish the goals and mission of the organization;

• Must maintain a valid driver's license and meet state requirements for operating vehicles on state business;

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule which may include nights and weekends;

• Must be available for in-state and out-of-state travel, including overnight stays;

• Must successfully pass University criminal and/or financial background checks;

• Must adhere to University System and ASBTDC Conflict of Interest standards;

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of small business operations and management;

• Ability to conduct financial ratio analysis and make recommendations based on the results of the analysis;

• Ability to communicate financial information to individuals and business owners without a financial background;

• Experience working with government small business financing programs;

• Ability to conduct and utilize market research to assist small businesses with marketing;

• Ability to conduct outreach in rural communities;

• Ability to assist business owners in developing financial projections;

• Ability to conduct and deliver training in a classroom setting;

• Excellent writing, public speaking, and interpersonal skills;

• Ability to conduct outreach to generate referrals of impact clients from diverse and rural communities;

• Working knowledge in Microsoft productivity tools;

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

• Ability to work on-site at the ASBTDC office at UA Little Rock

• Regular, non-disruptive, and reliable attendance is an essential job duty, as well as the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.