Small Business Specialist

Position Information

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) located at Tennessee State University is seeking a Small Business Specialist.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet and provide consulting services to small business owners or people planning to start a business.
• Assists clients with relevant business issues such as taxes, licenses, regulations, developing business plans and financial projections.
• Assists with the development and delivery of seminars and workshops designed to increase knowledge of small business owners directly related to business development and management.
• Conduct analysis of financial statements to identify potential problems and opportunities as well as counsel businesses on achieving and maintaining business financial health.
• Provides loan proposal and financial projection development assistance to new and existing small businesses.
• Provides assistance in the development of marketing strategies and marketing plans; assesses current online and offline marketing activities; and makes recommendations.
• For each client meeting, documents key points discussed, outcomes, and impactful achievements into a data system.
• Affords assistance in planning, promotion, and hosting of SBDC workshops and webinars.
• Represents and/or speaks at SBDC, chamber and community events where small business owners and community members can learn about the SBC services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field and a minimum of three (3) years of experience related to small business operations.
• Must have proficient knowledge and skills in marketing, counseling, and business operations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University. Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire. An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section. You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

Benefits

Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.