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Form of workPay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)
Department/Organization: 750202 - Alabama SBDC Network
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for remote work subject to University policy.
Job Summary: The Business Consultant II assists with client and business development and business consulting under minimal supervision. Reviews client feedback. Develops quality assessments, workshops, and business outreach events. Provides guidance and trains entry-level Business Consultants.
Additional Department Summary: The Business Consultant II serves as a professional counselor for the Alabama Small Business Development Center network by providing management and technical assistance to small business clients in Alabama with a focus on services and solutions for access to capital.
Serves as a professional counselor by providing services for research, counseling, and training to help small businesses with access to capital. Assesses customer needs and responds in a variety of ways to create effective solutions for the client to create economic impact. Provides specialized assistance for debt and equity financing, credit analysis, cash flow projections, and the preparation of financing proposals. Makes direct visits to client companies and resource network partners and assists in conducting training programs on financing for the SBDC Network.
Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience in small business development, financing, or lending related industry; OR master's degree and one (1) year of experience in small business development or financing or lending related industry.
Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a demonstrated understanding of small business planning and operations.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster
