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    Graduate Assistantship - Small Business Development Center

    This graduate assistant (Associate Business Consultant) in the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is responsible for assisting potential entrepreneurs and existing small business owners with their business plans/Pitch and with assisting clients in obtaining marketing or other technical information that is beneficial to them and for assisting SBDC consultants with pre-venture client work.  Responsibilities and duties include: (1.) providing coverage and assistance to clients attending the SBDC Learning Programs; (2.) conducting client interviews, monitoring client/business progress, assisting in client assessment of business, and making recommendations regarding problem areas with SBDC pre-venture clients under the supervision of the Associate State Director of Programs and Policy and/or a Consulting Specialist, SBDC; (3.) assisting pre-venture clients in the preparation of marketing, business plans/Pitch, and financial projection; (4.) collecting client information, creating client files, and managing client work for entrepreneurs and small business owners attending the SBDC Learning Programs; (5.) assisting with photocopying, filing, collating, mailing, and other office duties as assigned by the Associate State Director of Programs and Policy and/or a Consulting Specialist, SBDC; (6.) traveling to help staff at outreach offices; (7.) using the computer system to conduct business analyses; maintaining consulting activity records, and preparing routine and special activity reports; using online databases and various software applications to provide management, accounting, financial, personnel, marketing, registration, and other miscellaneous information for clients under the supervision of Associate State Director of Programs and Policy and/or a Consulting Specialist, SBDC; (8.) capturing client and milestone information for the SBDC by collecting and entering the data into Neoserra CRM; (9.) coordinating  the applicability and referral of SBDC clients to various programs tied to Center activities and/or funding as well as referrals to outside organizations, which have the ability to assist the client; and (10.) becoming familiar with and interfacing directly with SBDC specialty programs, including International Trade, Government Procurement, Technology Commercialization, Environmental Management, the Product Development Center, and any new program that is developed.  Being familiar with community programs targeted toward lending opportunities and coordinating when necessary, loan packaging, financial analysis, and proposal information to generate small business financing.  Necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities include: (a.) problem solving skills; (b.) excellent organizational and planning skills; (c.) ability to effectively learn and acquire new knowledge and skills; (d.) ability to share knowledge and work in a strong team-oriented environment; (e.) being detail oriented; (f.) ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse, and dynamic environment; and (g.) be willing to do some travel.  A valid driver's license and F1-Visa is required before work can commence.  
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