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Missouri State University

Regional Small Business Consultant

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $55K - $62K

💻 Consulting

🗓️ July 17th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Regional Small Business Consultant. The consultant provides one-on-one advisory services to small businesses, helping with marketing, finance, management, and business planning to foster growth and innovation. The role also involves coordinating training programs, marketing educational offerings, and building partnerships with local economic development organizations.

Highlights
  • Provide consultative services to small business owners and managers across various business functions including marketing, finance, and strategic planning.
  • Assist in meeting economic impact goals related to job creation, loan amounts secured, sales increases, and business startups as set by the Small Business Administration and university SBDC.
  • Manage and support training programs and workshop facilitation tailored to regional small business needs.
  • Market educational programs using presentations, media releases, and social media; engage with legislators and community leaders.
  • Develop and maintain strong partnerships with economic development organizations, governments, chambers of commerce, and community stakeholders.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching and consulting skills.
  • Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Business or related field (Master's preferred) and at least three years of relevant experience.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with public speaking and presentation experience required.
  • Position requires regular regional travel with valid driver's license and auto insurance; includes evening and occasional weekend hours.
  • Salary range is $55,000 to $62,000 per year; exempt, full-time position within the Small Business Development Center at Missouri State University.