Triage Business Consultant
Position Is Open Until Filled


Code: 21374 Posted: 10/24/2024

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a dynamic learning community grounded in academic excellence and focused on student success, diversity, inclusion and community engagement. One of 13 four-year institutions within the University of Wisconsin System, Parkside provides an educational value to our students that's unparalleled.  An affordable, high-quality education is an investment in ones future, and we believe the cost of an education should not prevent any student from achieving his or her educational and professional goals. The university is the proud recipient of the 2022 AASCU Excellence & Innovation Award for Student Success and College Completion from The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), a testament to years of strategic efforts.

UW-Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career. The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. At Parkside we offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as an engaging and supportive work environment. Parkside is a community that's easy to call home.  Find out why.


Position Title: Outreach Specialist (Triage Business Consultant)

Employment Type:  Part time (24 hours per week) 

Reports To: The Triage Business Consultant will report to Small Business Development Center Director 

The Triage Business Consultant is an exciting opportunity. In this role you will have a direct impact on Wisconsin entrepreneurs. This position will support business owners in Racine and Kenosha counties, through the SBDC. This role will also provide support to SSBCI (State Small Business Credit Initiative) entrepreneurs on a state level. 


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.


Contact

Kathryn Jackson
jacksok0@uwp.edu

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