Position Summary: The Consultant for the Manhattan Kansas Outreach Center (MACC) provides consulting services to entrepreneurs and small businesses to support their efforts to start and grow their businesses. The services are provided in seven counties serviced out of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce office, with regular visits to Wamego and Junction City.

Essential Functions:

• Provide consulting/ advising services to small business owners and start-up entrepreneurs for business planning, financial projections, financial analysis, financing options, market research, marketing strategies, technology development, and other small business needs.
• Counsel clients to determine business start feasibility, job creation potential, commercialization potential, prospective increase in sales, and access to capital in the MACC Outreach region.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver small business seminars.Market and promote seminars, training programs, and other services provided by Washburn’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) that benefit NE Kansas communities within the service area.
• Participate in activities that support community relations and promote the programs of Washburn’s SBDC through the development and maintenance of professional relationships with bankers, economic development, and small business service professionals.
• Enter data and maintain client database. Generate appropriate reports and follow up meetings as needed.
• Attend and participate in KSBDC team meetings, WU Kansas SBDC staff meetings, and other statewide KSBDC events, such as Legislative Day and Small Business Awards Day.
• Participate in professional development opportunities in the areas of entrepreneurship and small business management.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.

Non-essential Functions: Blogging, writing articles, and digital marketing.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree.
Experience working in or owning a small business.
Effective communication and personal computer skills.
Commitment to and demonstrated successful experience working with diverse populations.
Ability to work autonomously.
Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets University standards.

Preferred Qualifications:
QuickBooks, Business Planning, Human Resources, Banking, Exit Planning, Technology Transfer, and Strategic Planning.
BBA. MBA.
Small business financing or marketing experience.

Full-time, Exempt, Background Check Required

Washburn is an EOE and is dedicated to providing a student-centered and teaching-focused academic and work environment. We seek candidates who are committed to Washburn’s efforts to create a campus climate that fosters the growth and development of a diverse student body, and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented and/or marginalized in higher education.

Washburn University provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status.

Washburn University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants for employment. If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Benefits, 785-670-1538 at least five (5) business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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