What are the responsibilities and job description for the SBDC Business Consultant position at University of Nebraska at Omaha?
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
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Job Title
SBDC Business Consultant
Job Grade
EO24S
Division
Academic Affairs
College/Dept
College of Business Administration
Department
NBDC
Requisition Number
2025-00167
FTE (full-time equivalency)
100.00
Work Schedule
M-F 8-5
Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?
Yes – partial remote/telecommute opportunity
Appointment Term
12- 12/12 months
Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?
No
Pay Information
$59,000 - $62,000
Pay Schedule
Annually
FLSA Designation
Exempt
Position Summary
The SBDC Business Consultant works for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) serving Omaha primarily, but could cover the State of Nebraska for clients for the Nebraska Business Development Center. This includes meeting the obligations of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration; meeting NBDC Key Performance Indicators (KPI) goals, providing direct consulting assistance to owners and potential owners of small businesses in person or virtually; developing and maintaining relationships with NBDC stakeholders, and cooperating with others as part of the NBDC team of consultants. SBDC Business Consultants develop and deliver training programs which may be in conjunction with other NBDC consultants, including APEX Accelerator (APEX) consultants, exporting consultants, technology commercialization consultants, and other NBDC team members or partner organizations. The SBDC Business Consultant promotes NBDC services by speaking at economic development gatherings, service clubs, chambers of commerce, and other community organizations.
Job Duties
Responsibility Area:
Provide Business Consulting
Duties:
Provide business consulting to business owners or startups in the areas of business planning, loan packaging, marketing, operations management, financial planning, and general business practices.
Percentage Of Time
60
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Promote NBDC Programs/Services
Duties:
Promote NBDC programs/services by having personal relationships with banks and economic developers, making oral and written presentations to local, regional and statewide business associations, chambers of commerce, and by participation in workshops and conferences coordinated with other local, regional, or statewide organizations and agencies.
Percentage Of Time
15
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Collect and Record Client Information
Duties:
Collect and record client information in Customer Relations Database, Neoserra. Be detailedwhen writing client notes, Prepare and submit all required data. Prepare and submit success stories as assigned by the State Director.
Percentage Of Time
20
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Various Other Duties
Duties:
Maintain professional credentials, submit annual professional development plan, and other duties as assigned.
Percentage Of Time
5
Essential Function:
Yes
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in business or in related technical field.
Required Experience
Prior successful business ownership or two years prior business consulting experience or other economic development experience.
Required License/Certification
NA
Required Additional Qualifications:
Current Driver’s license is required, as well as the ability to travel across the state of Nebraska.
Preferred Education
Master’s degree in Business or related field.
Preferred Experience
Preferred License/Certification
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
Compliance Requirements
Credit Check
No
Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
Yes
Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
No
Drug Screen
No
Salary : $59,000 - $62,000
