<p>Business Consultant</p> <p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Please see Special Instructions for more details. Our college strives to make a positive difference in people's lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p> <p>Posting Details</p> <p>Posting Details (Default Section)</p> <p>Posting Number: 0603829</p> <p>Position Title: Business Consultant</p> <p>Position is: Part Time</p> <p>Position Type: Staff Position (Full Time/Part Time)</p> <p>Department/Ofc.: Instruction</p> <p>Position Description: Position Summary:All of our Business Consultants are expected to be small business generalists. However, this position will focus on start-ups, early-stage businesses and pre-venture activities, including, but not limited to entity formation, market research, ideation, prototyping, first customer acquisition, team formation, loan packaging, etc. This position also has shared responsibility for client intake and triage, training coordination, and selected other administrative activities. This is a grant funded position. No continuing employment rights are implied beyond such funding. The Part time Business Consultant - SBDC of the Michigan Small Business Development Center, Greater Washtenaw Region contributes to the development and implementation of a regional strategic business assistance program providing quality: One-on-one business counseling. A diverse mix of seminars, conferences and other training events. Research support services for entrepreneurs and small business clients. Advocacy on behalf of the small business sector.</p> <p>Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Assess the priority needs and opportunities facing each client and determine the MI-SBDC and other assistance needed to achieve mutually agreed upon goals and objectives. Provide one-on-one business and technical counseling services to small business owners and managers who arc clients of the Michigan SBDC, including: Assistance in developing business plans, marketing strategies, financing packages and other such projects as required. Provide advice regarding personnel issues. exporting options and other management challenges as needed. Offer executive coaching and leadership support services.</p> <p>Determine which economic development partners, WCC departments, or private small business service providers are needed to help achieve client goals and objectives. Maintain client records to Small Business Administration (SBA) compliance standards in the Michigan SBDC CRM System. Meet or exceed individual key performance indicators and implement strategies as directed to achieve goals established in regional annual strategic plan. The Michigan SBDC is held responsible by funders to meet a certain level of hours per year and ensure a high standard of service delivery across the Michigan SBDC network. To meet these standards all full-time equivalent business consultants will meet the annual consulting and preparation hours requirement of 400 hours per year. Exceptions to this requirement will be determined by the Regional Director or direct supervisor based on roles and responsibilities that are assigned to the specific consultant. Provide regular reports to funders and other stakeholders as required. Provide business start-up seminars and develop and/or participate in presentations to business owners as needed. Provide support and guidance to administrative staff. Develop and maintain relationships with private, public, and non-profit business service providers to ensure a strong support network for MI-SBDC clients, Support the MI-SBDC's technology, export, cyber-security and other initiatives through the development of expertise, establishing contacts, and contributing to programs that support the various business communities. Represent MI-SBDC at selected events and with selected stakeholders. Other duties as assigned. Hours/Schedule and Work Environment: This position is currently remote, but occasional attendance on campus is expected</p> <p>Attend business functions that may occur outside of the normal work hours and locations.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or related field. Excellent oral and written communication skills and networking skills. G suite and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work with highly diverse client base.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications: Additional Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree. At least three (3) years full time management experience in a small business. Small Business Ownership experience is a plus. Salesforce experience.</p> <p>Posting Date: 03/05/2026</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>Open Until Filled Yes</p> <p>Special Instructions to Applicants: Our college strives to make a positive difference in people's lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p> <p>Salary/Hourly Rate: $23.46</p> <p>Salary Comments:</p> <p>Supplemental Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li>Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position? </li></ul> <p>Yes No</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <p>Resume Cover Letter</p> <p>Optional Documents</p> <p>Certificate Letter of Reference 1 Letter of Reference 2 Other Documents</p>