SBDC Corridor Business Consultant at Temple… · Philadelp…

Temple University's Small Business Development Center is searching for a Corridor Business Consultant!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following: A hybrid work schedule Full medical, dental, vision coverage Paid time off 9 Federally Observed Paid Holidays 3 Personal Days Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION-FREE A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000

Position Summary The Corridor Business Consultant is responsible for providing consulting and workshop delivery to community locations throughout the city. The Consultant will work directly with business owners on business stabilization and growth including business plan development, financial analysis, market research, business management, operations, and access to capital. The incumbent is responsible for managing a portfolio of clients including regular follow-up and coordination of all activities on behalf of the client. This position will be the on-the-ground connector of target entrepreneurs to business services and resources within the Philadelphia ecosystem. The Consultant will be responsible for leading monthly and quarterly workshops on entrepreneurship and business planning topics.

This is a 12-month, grant-funded position with possibility of continued funding.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, marketing, communications, or a related field
• At least 4 years of related experience in marketing
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong customer-service skills
• Experience working with CRMs
• Highly professional and collegial work style
• Ability to work effectively in a high volume, fast-paced, highly collaborative educational environment
• Ability to work independently under general supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work concurrently on multiple projects with varying timelines and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated understanding and awareness of cultural diversity
• Understanding of and compliance with the Code of Professional Conduct

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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