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Missouri State University

Regional Small Business Consultant

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $55K - $62K

💻 Operations

🗓️ July 25th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Regional Small Business Consultant responsible for providing consultative services to small businesses on marketing, finance, management, personnel, and strategic planning. The role promotes business growth by coordinating training seminars, marketing educational offerings, and establishing partnerships with economic development organizations and community stakeholders.

Highlights

  • Provide one-on-one consultation to small business owners and managers, recommending resources and conducting follow-up to ensure objectives are met.
  • Support economic impact goals related to job creation, loan acquisition, increased sales, and business startups as defined by SBA and Missouri SBDC.
  • Assist in organizing and facilitating training programs tailored to small business needs, including logistics and fee processing.
  • Market Missouri Small Business Development Center's educational offerings through presentations, media releases, and social media.
  • Develop and maintain partnerships with local economic development organizations, governments, chambers of commerce, and community leaders.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development to improve teaching and consulting skills.
  • Requires Bachelor's degree in Business or related field; Master's in Business Administration preferred.
  • At least three years of experience in business consultation, marketing, finance (financial projections), and management; experience in manufacturing, technology, services, or wholesale preferred.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Position requires regular regional travel with valid Missouri driver's license and ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and out-of-town trips.
  • Salary range is $55,000 to $62,000 annually.