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Specialist SBDC

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Work Type: Administrative
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: College of Business

Job Title

Specialist SBDC

Department

Small Business Development Center

Salary

$42,114 - $51,870; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Provide management assistance, training, technical research and counseling to present and protective small business owners, Develop specialized programs for women business owners, minorities, veterans, international trade and rural economic development. Provide ongoing technical support to MTSU/SBDC and TBR lead center; serve as liaison with governmental agencies at the federal and state level and interface with higher education institutions and regional government department in middle Tennessee as assigned or appropriate. Perform other related tasks and special projects as assigned.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in management, business administration, or related field; eight or more years of direct operational management experience or financial operations/budgeting experience may be substituted for bachelor’s degree.

Required Related Experience

- Two (2) years progressively responsible related work experience in public or private sector required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

- Valid drivers license

Desirable Related Experience

Experience using advanced research tools such as Data Axle, IBISWorld, Esri, and/or ProfitCents desirable. Knowledge and understanding of agricultural and economic development programs of the USDA and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development a plus.

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

Sick Leave
Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
13 paid University holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plans
Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: June 16, 2023

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Specialist SBDC	Murfreesboro, Tennessee	06/16/2023
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at MTSU seeks an energetic business development specialist to provide one-on-one business consultation and counseling for entrepreneurs and business owners. The business development specialist will help implement the center’s strategic vision of assisting business owners and entrepreneurs in starting, growing, and scaling for-profit businesses of all sizes. The person in this role will evaluate and provide feedback on our clients’ business plans, financials, marketing, human resources, and other business units. This person will also work with, guide, and mentor interns as needed. This role requires client file management as well as thorough and timely documentation of client meetings and communications. Daily management/execution of office processes, client management, record keeping, verifying adherence to policy and procedure, client outreach, follow-up contacts, tracking survey results, and scheduling are required. Advanced research is a daily expectation. Other duties as assigned. In this role, you will report to the director of the TSBDC at MTSU. Work will be conducted in-person at the TSBDC located in the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce building as well as at satellite centers within our 14-county service area; mileage expenses will be reimbursed. Qualifications for this role include a bachelor’s degree in management, business administration or related field and two (2) years progressively responsible related work experience in public or private sector required; eight or more years of direct operational management experience or financial operations/budgeting experience may be substituted for bachelor’s degree. Valid driver’s license required.

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Specialist SBDC	Murfreesboro, Tennessee	06/16/2023
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at MTSU seeks an energetic business development specialist to provide one-on-one business consultation and counseling for entrepreneurs and business owners. The business development specialist will help implement the center’s strategic vision of assisting business owners and entrepreneurs in starting, growing, and scaling for-profit businesses of all sizes. The person in this role will evaluate and provide feedback on our clients’ business plans, financials, marketing, human resources, and other business units. This person will also work with, guide, and mentor interns as needed. This role requires client file management as well as thorough and timely documentation of client meetings and communications. Daily management/execution of office processes, client management, record keeping, verifying adherence to policy and procedure, client outreach, follow-up contacts, tracking survey results, and scheduling are required. Advanced research is a daily expectation. Other duties as assigned. In this role, you will report to the director of the TSBDC at MTSU. Work will be conducted in-person at the TSBDC located in the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce building as well as at satellite centers within our 14-county service area; mileage expenses will be reimbursed. Qualifications for this role include a bachelor’s degree in management, business administration or related field and two (2) years progressively responsible related work experience in public or private sector required; eight or more years of direct operational management experience or financial operations/budgeting experience may be substituted for bachelor’s degree. Valid driver’s license required.

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