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Faculty and staff members are expected to be physically present on campus as needed to support the in-person educational experience and on-campus vitality at the University of West Georgia. Depending upon teaching assignments and student demand, this could include the Carrollton or Newnan campuses.

A Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Business Consultant is a public service faculty position reporting to the Area Director. The person is responsible for providing counseling and delivering programs to individuals, businesses, communities, and organizations in their assigned geographic territory. This charge requires a broad base of business knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously. These duties require the integration of business theory and practice, thus necessitating professional development activities. Multi-county travel is required.

Job Responsibilities/Duties 1: Provide Individual Business Support and Consultation: Offer high-quality, one-on-one educational support to entrepreneurs and business leaders, guiding them on business plans, market feasibility, financial analysis, and operational strategies. Ensure consulting practices yield measurable and impactful results aligned with strategic objectives.

Job Responsibilities/Duties 2: Develop and Deliver Tailored Business Training Programs: Design, coordinate, and implement business training initiatives, including seminars and oonferences, that address the needs of the local business community. Oversee all aspects, from curricula development to marketing and execution, ensuring annual program goals are met.

Job Responsibilities/Duties 4: Support Organizational Improvement Efforts: Documentation of client work per SBA standards, supporting strategic initiatives and planning by serving on internal committees, supporting sponsorship development and creating individual work plans to support organizational goals.

• Bachelors degree in Business or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a small business environment.

Preferred Education-

• Master's degree is preferred in Business or related field. Candidates with a Master's degree are eligible for faculty rank of Public Service Assistant (UG
• Candidates with a Bachelor's degree are eligible for appointment to Public Service Professional (UGA). This is a provisional faculty classification and is offered for no more than 6 years without completion of advanced degree or review. You may apply for a faculty appointment to Public Service Assistant upon completion of advanced degree or successful progression through the public service promotion process. See the University of Georgia Guidelines for Appointment and Promotions for Public Service an Outreach Academic Rank for complete details.

Preferred Experience-

• Knowledge of University and SBDC programs and operating philosophy and/or relevant management background preferred.
• Teaching Experience (developed and delivered/taught courses).

$75,000-80,000 annually

Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of business principles, including business planning, financial analysis, market feasibility, and operational strategies.

Familiarity with economic development practices and collaboration with public and private organizations.

Skill: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to provide effective business consultation and assess measurable outcomes.

Excellent program development and delivery skills, including the ability to design and implement tailored training programs for diverse audiences.

Abilities: Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality outcomes.

Ability to build strong relationships with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and stakeholders to promote local economic growth and development.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, reference checks; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50)

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