Triage Business Consultant
Position Is Open Until Filled

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct initial meetings with potential SSBCI and SBDC Clients to assess their capital and business needs. 
• Provide one-on-one confidential consulting, training, and educational support to entrepreneurs and small business owners/managers 
• Analyze situations, make recommendations, and educate clients in regard to a variety of topics that include business planning/expansion, entity formation, marketing and sales, human resources, financial viability, and operations management. 
• Assess current triage process of SBDC and SSBCI and identify areas for improvement 
• Develop and implement streamlined triage workflows to enhance efficiency. 
• Collaborate with the SSBCI team to design and implement optimized triage workflows. 
• Meet core Small Business Administration (SBA) metrics connected to consulting performance. 
• Document all consulting information into the electronic information system (Center iC) in a timely, accurate, and comprehensive manner.
• Maintain information as required by the SBA. 
   

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW Parkside offers support to entrepreneurs in Racine and Kenosha Counties. This person would be a member of our team and also part of the State Network. Wisconsin SBDC Network serves over 5,000 clients per year across 14 locations. We have a supportive and collaborative work environment. 

 

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree 
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. 
• Knowledge of economic or entrepreneurial development. 
• Knowledge of business ownership and management. 
• Experience working effectively and collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals. 
• Ability to maintain flexible hours that includes some evenings and weekends when necessary, to support SBDC clients, activities, and events. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of client interactions.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related-field
• Experience in advising entrepreneurs and/or small businesses.
• Experience in owning and/or managing a small business. 
   

The ideal candidate will possess a positive and encouraging attitude, as well as a commitment to supporting small business owners. 

Salary and Benefits

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. 

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/  

Application Process

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: Submit application materials

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

Please be sure you have included:  

• Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for the position  
• Resume
• References 

Review of Applications

Applications received by 11/11/2024 are ensured full consideration. Position open until filled. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. 

 

You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. 

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.

Legal Notices and Important Information

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual’s disability.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.

Transcripts will be required upon hire.