JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID: 21127 Position Title: SBDC Business Consultant TTC Title and Code: Outreach Specialist (OE009) FTE: 100% Principal Work Location: UW-Stevens Point Main Campus Supervisor: Patrick Gatterman, Outreach Program Manager, Small Business Development Center Department: Continuing Education - Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Position Summary The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) represents a significant outreach effort, offering valuable expertise and resources to prospective entrepreneurs and small business owners located throughout a nine (9) county region of Central and Northern Wisconsin. The Wisconsin SBDC at UW Stevens Point is part of a statewide network supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners through no-cost, confidential consulting, training, and educational programs. Local SBDC experts facilitate improvement and growth for small and emerging mid-size companies and help launch successful enterprises. The Wisconsin SBDC Network serves over 5,000 clients per year across 14 locations. The Business Consultant is an integral part of the Center Team, focusing on professional one-on-one consulting and building client relationships. The Business Consultant also provides support to the Continuing Education Team. Shift: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. Evening and weekend hours will be required to accommodate client needs. Anticipated Appointment Date: September 2024 TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 8/12/2024 are ensured full consideration. Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents: - Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience - Resume - Contact information for three professional references (Official Transcripts will be required of finalist) Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Required Materials Position Contact For additional information regarding the position, please call or email: Jennifer Hess, Chair, Search and Screen Committee Email: jhess@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-4782 Human Resources Contact If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email: Human Resources Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-2606 ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills Knowledge of economic or entrepreneurial development Knowledge of business ownership and management Experience working effectively and collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals Ability to maintain flexible hours that includes some evenings and weekends when necessary, to support SBDC clients, activities, and events Ability to maintain confidentiality of client interactions Preferred Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting or a related-field Experience in advising entrepreneurs and/or small businesses Experience in owning and/or managing a small business Knowledge of Business Planning Experience preparing and giving public presentations Demonstrated local economic development, community, and business relationships Experience preparing business plans and preparing financial statements Knowledge of public and private funding sources for small businesses Financial institution and/or product commercialization experience desirable ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu