What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Consultant position at Southeastern Louisiana University?
Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.
Southeastern Louisiana University's Southeast Louisiana Business Center invites applications for the position of Business Consultant. The Business Consultant will assist individuals with the following:Starting or expanding their businesses, provide action-oriented advice in management, marketing, finance, and Accounting to businesses, assist with seminar preparation and delivery, prepare reports on advice given and action taken, follow-up on the resulting impact of the assistance in terms of jobs created or saved, and capital created, perform various office duties, provide support at the Director's instruction, local travel will be required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited 4-year higher education institution, with significant course work in business; Computer software proficiency; Ability to develop and teach small business seminars; Excellent oral and written communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in Business, experience as a small business owner, knowledge of business planning, operational risk management, and/or experience working with programs designed to assist small businesses at the federal, state, and local levels.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Microsoft Word/Excel
Communication skills
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Cover Letter
Resume
Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
Names and Contact information for 3 references
Posting Close Date
February 11, 2025
Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.
Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.
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