Senior Small Business Consulting Coordinator
University of North Florida

Job Info

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Job Title:

Senior Small Business Consulting Coordinator

Position Number:

520130

Requisition Number:

B08763

Position Type:

Administrative

Class Code:

9975

Time-limited through:

N/A

Type of Appointment:

Full-Time

Faculty Position Sub-Type:

N/A

Length of Appointment:

N/A

Internal Recruitment?:

No

Working Hours:

8:00am - 5:00pm

Department:

Special Alloctns Matchtogrants

Organization:

Academic Affairs - ORG

Division:

Academic Affairs - DIV

College:

Coggin College of Business

Approved Hiring Salary Range:

$65,000 to negotiable

Pay Basis:

Annually

Equal Opportunity:

In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion.

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie:

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University's collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF's mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

Faculty Initiatives:

The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.

General Description / Primary Purpose:

The Senior Small Business Consulting Coordinator, under the direction of an Assistant Director or above, assists in the design, development and implementation of departmental processes and/or programs. Recommends policies and procedures to ensure effective coordination of departmental programs.

Job Function:

• Coordinate the implementation and administration of departmental processes and/or programs.
• Provide professional level departmental support.
• Work collaboratively with university staff to ensure program's success.
• May interpret departmental policies for area of responsibility.
• During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence.
• Area of responsibility is the UNF SBDC's micro enterprise assistance programs.
• Responsible for administering the program and its budget in compliance with FSBDC, City of Jacksonville, UNF and other applicable funding source guidelines, ensuring that all deliverables are met in a timely manner.
• Report the activities of the micro enterprise programs as proscribed by grantors and will assist in developing and implementing procedures for the programs.
• Provide direct client services including group training, individual counsel, and public appearances. Assist in generating additional grant dollars to expand micro enterprise services in the UNF service area.
• Supervise assigned OPS Consultants, student assistants, and/or training assistants.
• Responsibilities will also include reviewing solicitations and proposal documents, making recommendations, and providing support for Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) / SB Technology Transfer (STTR) initiatives.
• Offer training and awareness sessions on cybersecurity, risks associated with foreign ownership, control and influence, as well as intellectual and property protection.
• Performs other duties as required/assigned.

Percentage Of Time:

100

Marginal Functions:

Completion of all data entry and reporting in the management information system and achievement of annual work plan deliverables as required by subcontract with the Florida SBDC Network. Compliance with all rules governing subcontracts and agreements as required by UNF.

Required Qualifications:

This position requires either (a) Master's degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization and two years of experience directly related to the job functions; (b) Bachelor's degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization and four years of experience directly related to the job functions; or (c ) 8 years of direct experience.

Faculty Position Required Qualifications:

n/a

Departmental Requirements:

• Experience should include 2 years or more in government contracting, business ownership and/or significant management experience, management consulting and teaching/training.
• Varied business management expertise should include business planning, financial analysis, access to capital, marketing, cash-flow management, business startup and human resource management, and government contracting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office software.
• Proficient skills in determining suitability for government contracting, possessing a thorough understanding of the language and basics of local, state and federal contracting.
• Adept at securing necessary federal, state, and local government registrations, as well as providing assistance in applying for various small business programs, including agency-certified programs such as SDVOSB, 8(a), and HUBZone, as well as self-certifying programs like SDB, EDWOSB, and MBE.
• Ability to excel in connecting with government buyers and prime contractors, identifying proposal and bid opportunities, and developing customized profiles on automated bid match services.

Statement(s) of Understanding Definition:

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy,
this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a "Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University's Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Required Licensure or Certification:

Achieve required professional development credits to maintain professional certification.

Machines/Equipment used regularly:

Computer, printer, copier, phone

Anticipated Start Date:

05/28/2024

Job Posting Date:

03/20/2024

Application Deadline:

04/26/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Point of Contact Information:

Deborah Magyar

Hiring Official:

Charles Kennedy

Location if not Jacksonville:

Jacksonville

Special Instructions:

N/A

Quicklink:

https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/27093

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