Pay 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: Assesses customer needs and responds in a variety of ways to create effective solutions for the client to create economic impact. Works with student teams for client research and service delivery. Makes direct visits to client companies and resource network partners and assists in conducting training programs and outreach for the SBDC Network.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of business consulting experience; OR master's degree and some business consulting experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: 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.

Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of small business planning and operations.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience must be in small business development or related industry.

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.

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