The Department of Applied Economics at Utah State University is seeking candidates for a Business Consultant SR. The Business Resource Consultant will manage all aspects of the Moab Small Business Development Center (SBDC). This position, based at the USU Moab campus, is a full-time, fully benefited position. The position is a 3-year position and will be dependent on continued funding.

The Business Consultant will deliver professional, high-quality, individualized business consulting and technical assistance to existing small businesses and pre-venture entrepreneurs. This position will require working with internal and external entities to determine training needs and resources in the Grand County service area. It will offer problem-solving assistance to help small businesses with all business management, operational, and growth aspects. This individual may supervise interns or part-time/full-time employees if necessary. These classes may be credit or non-credit classes depending on the needs. Teaching assignments may be adjusted based on seasonal and/or semesterly time commitments and needs. 

It is anticipated that the individual selected for this position will start in February or March of 2025. 

Review of applications will begin on January 20, 2025, and application reviews and interviews will continue until the position is filled.

• Carry out the mission of the SBDC in support of the business owners of Grand County
• Coordinate economic development efforts with Grand County Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce
• Provide consulting resources for all business areas such as financial resources i.e. capital acquisition and or investor ready, operational processes, personnel, marketing, business registration, and productivity.
• Coordinate functions that support, enhance, guide, educate, align, or otherwise assist business owners and employees.
• Assist the Moab Campus with regional advisory committees and industry advisory groups, as well as other business or training-related activities.
• Provide accurate record keeping, data entry, reconciling, organization, and reporting as assigned.
• Coordinate with business outreach programs as they relate to and/or incorporate support programs that may include but are not limited to the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO), APEX Accelerator, Wildcat Fund, Custom Fit (CF), Short Term Intensive Training (STIIT), Workforce Services, Voc Rehab, and USDA Rural Development.
• Align with USU and/or other training partners to meet business needs within the community.
• Supervise interns, volunteers, or office staff as needed.
• Coordinate marketing and outreach of the business resource center/community incubator
• Compile program outcomes, projections, and trends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An associate degree plus four years of related work experience, a bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.
• Excellent effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective computer skills and ability to learn new programs and software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Business ownership or business management experience.
• Experience with the banking industry as it relates to business development and management.
• Marketing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to present.
• Data Base, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, and other related software programs.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

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About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

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