Business Consultant-Athens
Listed on 2026-02-19
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Business
Business Administration, Business Management
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Posting Number: F2476P
Working Title: Business Consultant-Athens
Department: PSO‑Small Business Dev Center
Posting Type: External
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Advertised Salary: $80,000 + excellent benefits, including a defined benefits retirement plan
Anticipated
Start Date:
11/01/2025
Job Posting Date: 09/09/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions To Applicants: If you’re ready to apply your business expertise in a role that supports Georgia’s economic growth, we encourage you to. The cover letter should address the following:
Our employees say empathy—an understanding of and service to others—is important in their role at the SBDC. In your letter, please describe instances where empathy is evidenced in your work or elsewhere and discuss why you are interested in supporting the mission and culture of our organization.
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
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Classification
Title:
Public Service Professional AC
Faculty Rank: Open Rank
Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)
Tenure Status: Non‑Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications- A Master’s degree in business or related area.
- A Bachelor’s degree is acceptable for a Public Service Provisional appointment (see Additional Requirements for more information on this provisional appointment).
Position Summary: The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center seeks a results‑driven experienced management professional with strong business skills to serve the Athens area as a Business Consultant
. A Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Business Consultant is a public service faculty position responsible for providing counseling and delivering programs to individuals, businesses, communities, organizations, and other public agencies in their assigned geographic territory. The position is location in Athens, Georgia. Multi‑county travel is required. As a Business Consultant, you’ll work directly with business owners to provide expert guidance in areas such as financial analysis, business planning, marketing…
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