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Missouri State University

Regional Small Business Consultant

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $55K - $62K

💻 Consulting

🗓️ July 10th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Regional Small Business Consultant. The consultant provides direct advisory services to small businesses on topics like marketing, finance, management, and strategic planning, while coordinating training programs and promoting the Missouri Small Business Development Center's mission to support regional economic growth.

Highlights

  • Consult with small businesses to assess needs and recommend resources for growth and management improvement.
  • Support achievement of economic impact goals including job creation, loans, sales growth, and business startups or acquisitions.
  • Organize and facilitate training programs tailored to small business needs in the region.
  • Market educational offerings through presentations, media, and engagement with legislators and community leaders.
  • Build and maintain partnerships with economic development organizations, government entities, chambers of commerce, and business stakeholders.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance consulting and teaching skills.
  • Require at least a bachelor's degree in business or related field; a master's degree is preferred.
  • Require a minimum of three years of progressive experience in business consultation, marketing, finance, and management; ownership or management experience preferred.
  • Valid Missouri driver’s license and reliable transportation required due to regional travel; evening and occasional weekend work expected.
  • Salary range: $55,000 to $62,000 annually.