Small Business Consultant (Workshop Facilitator)

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Our organization is currently looking for a Business Consultant to join our team. Must be located in Arkansas or Oklahoma. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic advice and guidance to our clients, helping them develop and implement effective business strategies. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as well as a deep understanding of the business landscape and the ability to think outside the box. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to join a dynamic and innovative team.

Responsibilities:

The Veterans Business Outreach Coordinator (Business Workshop Facilitator) will serve as the primary outreach coordinator and facilitator for the Boots to Business and the Boots to Business Reboot program throughout Arkansas,
and Oklahoma. Serve as a vital member of the Veterans Business
Outreach Center to provide one-on-one business startup consultation and
other technical assistance including business plan development, marketing
plan development, financial statement analysis, business formation, access
to capital, government contracting assistance, and other small business
growth and development initiatives. Must be located in Arkansas or Oklahoma. Access to military installations in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas. DD214 will be asked for, if applicable.

• Facilitate the Boots to Business and the Boots to Business Reboot program.
• Analyze business operations, processes, and strategies.
• Develop and implement solutions to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Provide advice on organizational structure, process improvement, and other business topics.
• Develop presentations and reports to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of solutions.

Essential duties:

• Responsible for coordination, facilitation, and presentation of the Boots to Business and Boots to Business Reboot workshops and other entrepreneurial training and outreach initiatives to ensure achievement of the mission and goals of the Veterans Business Outreach Center and UTA College of Business.
• Required to provide technical assistance and distribute program information via face-to-face, email, phone, webinar, or other effective communications, including:
• Business plan development, mentor referral, access to capital and other small business resources with support from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Small Business Development Center, Service Corps of Retired Executives and Apex Accelerators (SBA, SBDC, SCORE, APEX Accelerators), UTA departments, and other small business community resource partners.
• Required to attend local and regional outreach events and act as the unit liaison with other departments and with outside agencies including the SBA, SBDC, SCORE, Apex Accelerators, local EDCs, other entrepreneurial resource partners, and veteran services organizations (VSOs).
• Frequent communications with active duty, reserve component, and combat veterans including Operation Enduring Freedom, Operations in and around Afghanistan, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operations in and around Iraq, Operation New Dawn (OEF/OIF/OND) via face-to-face and telephone to make appointments, answer questions, disseminate and/or explain information and promote program initiatives, interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Responsible for driving the identification of and documenting the formation of new businesses and business expansion activities by proactively soliciting, tracking, and reporting on client trends and business development milestones.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records and filing systems, including updating Neoserra, Salesforce, contact relationship management (CRM), and business travel and expense reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned to assists with program planning and implementation and to determine future program needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Solid workshop facilitation skills
• Experience or comfortable working with veterans and veteran related service organizations.
• High School Diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• US military veteran (including OEF/OIF/OND).
• Familiarity with the Boots to Business and Boots to Business Reboot curriculum.
• Experience as a small business consultant and/or startup business advisor.
• Experience working with SBDC, SCORE, PTAC, SBA, and other entrepreneurial resource partners.
• Experience consulting with C-level business owners and entrepreneurs.
• Prior business ownership with knowledge of the small business startup process.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Solid presentation and workshop facilitation skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Working knowledge of business enterprises with an entrepreneurial mind-set.
• Knowledge of basic marketing, accounting, and small business best practices.
• Small group and large group presentation and workshop facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of the use of personal computer, word processing, spreadsheet, database software, and presentation software and equipment.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills including empathy, trustworthiness, loyalty, integrity, and diligence.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Internet research methodologies.
• Ability to complete physical tasks as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Professional office environment requiring business/business casual attire.
• Work hours other than 9AM to 5PM will be required.
• 2 to 4 days overnight travel per week required.
• Occasional night and weekend required.
• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods ohime.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation and/or laptop.
• Lifting and/or carrying up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent communications with active duty, reserve component, and combat veterans including OEF/OIF/OND

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Apply directly at https://uta.peopleadmin.com/hr/postings/30819
• Entry access to military installations in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas.
• Resume and Letter of Interest
• List of References (with contact information)
• DD214, if applicable

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $38,126.00 - $54,708.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you familiar with the DoD Transition Assistance Program Boots to Business: Introduction to Entrepreneurship curriculum?
• Are you able to enter military installations in the coverage area, TX, OK, and AR?

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38,126 - $54,708