SBDC Business Consultant

McNeese State University is seeking applicants to fill the vacancy for the position of SBDC Business Consultant in the Office of Small Business Development Center. This is a full‑time, 12‑month, unclassified, position. The appointment begins immediately.

Position Number: U99937

Salary: $45,000.00 - $48,000.00 (commensurate with education, knowledge, and experience)

The SBDC Business Advisor fosters a strong climate for small business growth by providing in-depth, confidential, no‑cost business counseling, no‑to low‑cost training, and resource and referral services to Louisiana’s small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Position will remain open until filled.

Applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:

• Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
• Resume
• Contact information for three Professional References (include name, phone number, and e‑mail address)
• Unofficial Transcripts

* Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “APPLY” button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

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• Interview and assess client needs.
• Provide counseling or e‑counseling that includes feasibility, financial, regulatory, and operational guidance and technical assistance on the various aspects of starting and expanding a successful small business including, but not limited to:
  • Analyzing the specific business and industry data in finance, marketing, management and operations,
  • Providing guidance in the development of business plans and financial packages;
  • Calculating and interpreting historical and projected financial ratios;
  • Preparing pro forma cash flow and financial statements (must be able to use Excel);
  • Troubleshooting to identify problems and areas for improvement;
  • Providing guidance on expansion to include employment requirements, foreign markets, government contracting, and technology commercialization;
  • Conducting quality‑based assessments;
  • Providing information on federal, state, and local regulations and programs, and
  • Providing guidance in loan packaging to pre‑venture, start‑up, or advanced stage existing businesses.

• Develop a resource network to be used in providing referrals to appropriate resources.
• Plan and market no‑to low‑cost training on subjects relevant to small business start‑up and growth.
• Recruit government, private and public entities, as well as businesses and businesspersons to provide voluntary training.
• Evaluate programs’ effectiveness and measure impact of services provided.
• Assist in the transfer of university‑based knowledge to the small business community.
• Ensure timely and accurate counseling data input into Center IC client information management system.
• Other duties as assigned by the Center Director.

• Promote the SBDC program and advocate for small business through presentations to communities and entities.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders including, but not limited to, SBA, University Leadership, banks, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, trade groups, educational institutions, legislators, and hosts.
• Develop appropriate advertising, promotion, and marketing materials.

• Attend regional and state meetings and conferences as required.
• Develop and provide specific information, reports and/or special services as requested or required by the SBA/SBDC Administrators, the SBA Business Development Specialist, and the State Director of the SBDC.
• Support area, state…