Business Consulting Program Manager - 528954

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $56,600 - Midpoint: $73,600 (Salaried E9) 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 Consulting Program Manager provides technical assistance services. Develops program goals. Oversees business creations, access to capital, business expansion, and job creation. Additional Department Summary: The Business Consulting Program Manager serves as the senior counselor to provide leadership, technical assistance, and training to existing small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in response to their specific needs. Maintains an active client referral network and serves as a key small business resource for local economic development, civic, government, and business organizations within a regional territory. Works with a high volume of business owners and entrepreneurs on a weekly and monthly basis to assess needs, understand challenges, and offer solutions for small business start-up and growth. A six-county region in South Alabama working in partnership with the University of South Alabama is the primary service territory for this position. Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of business consulting experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of 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: Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, library research skills and working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software. Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree in a business related field and at least five (5) years of management experience, OR a Master's degree in a business related field and three (3) years of management experience is preferred. Experience as a small business owner and or business consultant in dealing with the challenges of operating a small business and offering creative solutions in the areas of business planning, marketing, finance, and accounting. Knowledge of or experience with Small Business Administration guaranty lending programs is a plus. Pre-existing relationships or experience with financial institutions and economic development organizations is a plus. MBA preferred. 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 any 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. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster. The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.