What are the responsibilities and job description for the FT Admin - Business Consultant-Small Business Development Center position at Lansing Community College?
Work status: Regular/Continuing
Location: LCC Downtown Campus
Categories: Administration
Work type: Full Time
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Title: FT Admin - Business Consultant-Small Business Development Center
This posting is open until filled
The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is: 1/8/2025
Hours Per Week: 40 Hours
Compensation Type: Annual Salary
New Hire Starting Pay: $57,000 - $63,197
Employee Classification: FT Admin-Union
Level: FT Administrative-G1
Division: Community Education & Workforce Dev - 30000
Department: SBDC - 30400
Campus Location: LCC Downtown Campus
Position Type: Regular/Continuing
Bargaining Unit: AFT
To view the applicable labor contract, visit the Labor Relations web site.
For information about the benefits offered, please visit the Benefits web site.
Job Summary:
The Business Consultant is part of the Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC), a grant-funded department of the Community Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) division. The SBDC consultant fosters a strong climate for small business growth by providing in-depth, confidential, no-cost business counseling and training seminars to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs throughout Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties. This position is responsible for a client portfolio of one-to-one consulting primarily advising entrepreneurs in the start-up phases of their business. The consultant must have a broad base of business knowledge, excellent research and analytical skills, be a creative thinker to assist with problem-solving, and have the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously. The consultant must also develop specific and relevant areas of expertise within the arena of business development and apply this knowledge through creation of new training programs, consulting tools, and research projects that are responsive to the needs of the specific business community served. This is an in-person position located at LCC’s main campus.
Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.
Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Significant relevant work experience
Experience in the area of Marketing, Accounting & Finance or Operations
Preferred Qualifications:
Business ownership, business management, business consulting, or economic development experience
Demonstrated financial management experience
Demonstrated experience working with diverse community groups
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Salesforce experience
Lansing Community College prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at lcc.edu/consumer-information/equal.html.
Advertised: 19 Dec 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:
Salary : $57,000 - $63,197
