Business Consultant

The University of Alabama Birmingham, Alabama
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December 28, 2022
The University of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama
FULL_TIME
  • Birmingham, Alabama, United States
  • Economic Development
  • Administrative / Professional
  • Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
  • Closing at: Oct 20 2022 at 22:55 CDT


Pay Grade/Pay Range: 58 Monthly (exempt): - Minimum - $ 42,140.80 Midpoint - $ 61,110.40



Department/Organization: 750202 - Alabama SBDC Network



Normal Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM



Job Summary: The Business Consultant provides the services of research, counseling, and training to small business clients.



Additional Department Summary: The Business Consultant serves as a professional counselor for the Procurement Program of the Alabama Small Business Development Center network by providing management and technical assistance on government contracting to small business clients in Alabama. The Business Consultant provides technical services for research, counseling, and training to help small firms win government contracts. The position assesses customer needs and responds in a variety of ways to create effective solutions for the client to create economic impact. The Business Consultant provides confidential assistance to existing small businesses on federal and state procurement regulations; certifications and registrations; qualification statements; government contracting and set-asides; identification of bid opportunities; teaming; and bid preparation. The position makes direct visits to client companies and resource network partners and assists in conducting training programs and outreach for the Procurement Program.



Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of experience or master's degree and a minimum of one year of experience.



Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience in small business development and/or government contracting; or Master's degree and one (1) year of experience in small business development and/or government contracting.



Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a demonstrated understanding of small business planning and operations, effective research and writing skills, and interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.



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 race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other 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.


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