Position Information
Position Title
Regional Small Business Consultant
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Department
Small Business Development Center
HR Home Department
070105 efactory - Center for Business & Economic Development
Pay Grade
44
Proposed Salary
$55,000-$62,000
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type
Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
General Function
The Regional Small Business Consultant is responsible for providing consultation services to small businesses in Missouri on a wide range of topics including marketing, finance, including loan proposals and accounting, management, personnel, and business and strategic planning to promote growth, expansion, innovation, increased productivity, and management improvement. The Regional Small Business Consultant helps coordinate training seminars and classes designed to meet specific needs of small business owners and managers in the region.
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Description of Primary Duties
1. Provides an effective consultative service to small businesses by establishing cooperative one-on-one relationships with business owners and managers, recommending viable options or identifying resources to address their stated and/or assessed needs, and conducting follow-up sessions with the management of participating small businesses to determine if the stated objectives have been met.
2. Assists in the achievement of economic impact goals as established by the Small Business Administration, the Missouri Small Business Development Centers’ administrative office, and the Missouri State University SBDC related to job creation and retention, dollar amounts of loans and investments secured, increased sales, the number of businesses acquired or started, and jobs created or retained; specific economic impact goals may differ annually.
2. Assists in the achievement of economic impact goals as established by the Small Business Administration, the Missouri Small Business Development Centers’ administrative office, and the Missouri State University SBDC related to job creation and retention, dollar amounts of loans and investments secured, increased sales, the number of businesses acquired or started, and jobs created or retained; specific economic impact goals may differ annually.
3. Assists with the administration of training programs to meet specific needs of small businesses in the region by identifying prospective participants, arranging for the use of facilities and equipment, assisting with the printing and distribution of brochures and printed materials, serving as a representative of the Small Business Development Center during training sessions, assisting with workshop facilitation, and collecting and processing fees and associated funds and billings.
4. Markets educational offerings and promotes the mission of the Missouri Small Business Development Center, including providing presentations and radio and news releases, meeting with legislators and other leaders, and using social media and other platforms appropriate for the programs and audiences.
5. Assists in the achievement of program income goals as established by the Missouri Small Business and Development Centers’ administrative office and the SBDC office at Missouri State University.
6. Establishes positive working relationships with local and regional economic development organizations, critical community governments, chambers of commerce and business stakeholders, develops and maintains essential partnerships with local and regional organizations, governments, county extension offices, and key leaders, and effectively communicates the Missouri Small Business Development Center’s value to stakeholders.
7. Actively participates in professional development opportunities to acquire effective and innovative teaching skills, continuously improves skills and increases research-based knowledge, and remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed by the supervisor.
8. Contributes to the overall success of the Small Business Development Center by maintaining a positive outlook and a high personal standard of excellence and performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field is required. A Master’s degree in Business Administration is preferred.
Experience: At least three years of experience is required in progressively responsible positions that include experience in business consultation, marketing, finance (specifically financial projections), and management. Experience with manufacturing, technology, services, or wholesale business is preferred. Successful experience in operating and managing a business and/or owning a small business is preferred.
Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills including public speaking and presentation abilities are required. Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational management skills, and problem solving abilities are required. Flexibility, resiliency, and the ability to operate with minimal daily guidance is required.
Scope: The position requires regular travel throughout the Southwest Missouri region utilizing one’s own transportation. A valid Missouri driver’s license is required and automobile insurance sufficient to meet University requirements. The position also requires evening and occasional weekend work. Occasional overnight, out-of-town travel is also required.
Experience: At least three years of experience is required in progressively responsible positions that include experience in business consultation, marketing, finance (specifically financial projections), and management. Experience with manufacturing, technology, services, or wholesale business is preferred. Successful experience in operating and managing a business and/or owning a small business is preferred.
Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills including public speaking and presentation abilities are required. Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational management skills, and problem solving abilities are required. Flexibility, resiliency, and the ability to operate with minimal daily guidance is required.
Scope: The position requires regular travel throughout the Southwest Missouri region utilizing one’s own transportation. A valid Missouri driver’s license is required and automobile insurance sufficient to meet University requirements. The position also requires evening and occasional weekend work. Occasional overnight, out-of-town travel is also required.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description
http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/313837.htm
Open Date
05/30/2025
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
First date of consideration is July 7, 2025, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Official transcripts are required at the time of hire.
Official transcripts are required at the time of hire.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number
20250115FTS
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/81949