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University of Alabama

Business Consulting Program Manager - Auburn, Alabama - 527391

🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $57K - $74K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ August 28th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alabama is hiring a Business Consulting Program Manager. The role involves providing technical assistance services, developing program goals, and overseeing business creation, capital access, expansion, and job creation. The manager leads and trains small business owners and entrepreneurs within an eight-county region in East-Central Alabama, in partnership with Auburn University.

Highlights

  • Provide leadership, technical assistance, and training to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
  • Develop and oversee programs related to business creation, access to capital, expansion, and job creation.
  • Maintain a client referral network and serve as a key resource for local economic development, civic, government, and business organizations.
  • Work weekly and monthly with a high volume of business owners to assess needs and offer solutions for start-up and growth.
  • Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree with four years of business consulting experience or Master's degree with two years of experience.
  • Must have a valid U.S. driver's license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report; applicants under 21 face driving restrictions.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, research, and proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing software required.
  • Preferred qualifications include MBA, small business ownership, consulting experience, knowledge of SBA lending programs, and relationships with financial and economic development institutions.
  • Compensation range: $56,600 to $73,600 annually (Salaried E9).
  • Position is part of the Alabama SBDC Network and permits remote work subject to university policy.