SBDC Business Consultant

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* Job Title:

** SBDC Business Consultant
** Full or Part Time:
** Full time
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* Hours:

** 40
* * Exempt:
** Yes
* * Supervisory Org:
** Small Business Development Center (PM2)
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* Job Description:

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* JOB SUMMARY:

** The Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Lake Huron Region provides consulting, education, and research to help small businesses launch, grow, transition, and innovate.  The SBDC Business Consultant is responsible for client portfolio management, working with federal, state, and local partners to help business owners and entrepreneurs start, grow, and strengthen their businesses. SVSU expects job performance to be consistent with its mission, values, and business objectives and believes that each employee contributes to improved performance by continuously searching for ways to improve offerings, products, services, and processes.
* The position is currently grant-funded through September 30, 2026, as part of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Small Business Support Hub Project.
** The funding is provided through a cooperative agreement with the Target Alpena Development Corporation for services in the following Northeastern Michigan counties:
Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Iosco, and Presque Isle Counties.  This position will report into the Lake Huron Region of the Michigan SBDC, but will work closely with the Target Alpena Development Corporation.
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Provide confidential one-on-one consulting services to small business clients, including analyzing business problems, developing solutions, and providing access to resources; conducting demographic and market research as needed to assist clients; helping clients develop business plans, sales & marketing strategies, cash flow forecasts, and similar projects as required; and educating clients on financing options and credit practices appropriate to their stage of business development.
* Conduct ongoing assessment and understanding of tools, resources, systems, and technologies designed to improve or enhance small business operations, sales, and/or financial functions.
* Participate in, develop, and lead business education workshops, seminars, and other types of presentations, both online and in person.
* Maintain client records to
* Target Alpena Development Corporation
* compliance standards.
* Meet or exceed individual key performance indicators and implement strategies as directed to achieve established goals.
* Develop and maintain relationships with private, public, and non-profit business service providers to ensure a strong support network for serving and attracting SBDC clients.
* Actively participate in network and regional meetings via Go To Webinars , conference calls, and in-person gatherings, some of which may occur outside of normal business hours and at locations outside the six-county Region.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
** SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
** General supervision is received from the Associate Regional Director at Saginaw Valley State University and the Regional Director of the Lake Huron Region of the Michigan Small Business Development Center.  
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

*** BA or BS degree in business or a closely related field
* 2-3 years of small business ownership, general management, business consultation, or direct supervisory experience in a business organization.
* Knowledge of financial analysis, accounting & budgeting practices, capital structures, loan products, and private equity resources available to small businesses.
* Knowledge of sales, marketing, and new business development strategies.
* Intermediate level proficiency in a broad range of computer applications, online databases, tools, and systems used in business planning, accounting, market research, e-commerce, analytics, and/or financial reporting, as well as customer relationship, project, & file management systems, databases, and web-based communication & e-learning tools.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills and networking skills.
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications.
* Ability to work with a highly diverse client base.
* Willingness to attend…