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Job type full-time
Full job description
Summary: the michigan small business center (sbdc) is looking to add two full-time technology business consultants to its technology teamThis position will help michigan’s emerging technology-based business clients become successful through one-on-one and team business consulting in areas including commercialization and growth strategies, financing, marketing, management, and networking.
Required qualifications and education:
Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in business or related field
5 years of business experience
3 years of experience in a technology-related field
Preferred qualifications and education:
Mba or equivalent
Graduate degree in science or engineering
Entrepreneurial experience
Prior consulting experience (particularly through an sbdc program or michigan technology commercialization initiative) with early-stage technology companies
Demonstrated knowledge of the industries driving the michigan economy
Strong communication skills
C-level management experience in a technology-based company
Responsibilities – essential functions:
Help technology-based business clients become successful through one-on-one and team business consulting in areas including commercialization and growth strategies, financing, management, and networking.
Build and maintain a substantial portfolio of high potential clients.
Stay abreast of federal, state, and regional economic development initiatives and support programsHelp clients best utilize these programs as well as strategic private sector partners.
Represent the sbdc and support initiation, growth, and maintenance of stakeholder relationships.
Serve as a presenter, facilitator, panelist, and public speaker on topics of interest to sbdc clients and partners.
Promote client successes.
Support sbdc’s efforts to provide outreach and service to under-served communities.
Maintain documentation as required by the sbdc and its funding sources
Stay abreast of full sbdc network initiatives and programming and collaborate with management and staff to advance the program and serve clients.
Responsibilities – non-essential functions
Facilitate student projects and/or internships
Strategic planning with stakeholders or partners
Facilitate business workshops on topics relevant to a client base
Salary: commensurate with experience
Department/division: mi-sbdc / academic & student affairs
Campus: robert cPew grand rapids campus (statewide positionWorks remotely and extensive travel is required.)
Apply Now: apply online at jobs.gvsu.edu and select `apply now`A cover letter, resume, references, and transcripts are requiredThe cover letter and resume are required at the time of applicationThe online application will allow you to attach these documents electronicallyOn the application, you will be required to provide names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three professional referencesApplicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interviewThe online application will allow you to attach these documents electronicallyApplicants with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to applyIf you need assistance, call human resources at 616-331-2215.
Application deadline date: october 21, 2021.
The university has recently implemented a covid-19 vaccine requirement that will be tied to fda approvalGvsu will require all faculty, staff, and students to be vaccinated by september 30, 2021New hires will be expected to adhere to the policy unless they are eligible for allowable exemptions or postponementUp-to-date information can be found on our lakers together website.
