Business Consultant Job at CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services

CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Fullerton, CA

$50 - $55 an hour

The Orange County / Inland Empire Small Business Development Center Network is a federal program partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration & the California Governor’s Office of Business & Economic Development. The SBDC is hosted by CSU, Fullerton. The purpose of this grant is to provide no-cost technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners in Orange County. The SBDC is seeking applications for a Small Business Consultant.
The CSUF SBDC is seeking a highly qualified Small Business Consultant who specializes in operations to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience in business management or financial analysis. A current or past small business owner with experience owning businesses, preferably multiple locations, and managing a team of employees (5 or more) is a must. The candidate should also have a key understanding of small business issues related to efficiency in operations, extensive knowledge in operational activities, strategic goals, day-to-day running of the business, staff management, procedure efficiencies, resources allocation, customer support processes, budget analysis, policies implementation, external partners/vendors relationship management, and conformity to established regulations.
  • Please be aware that funding for this position is awarded through a Grant/Contract over a specified period. Employment for this position beyond current Grant/Contract funding is contingent upon continued funding or new Grant/Contract.

Essential Duties

  • Advise and work with small businesses on a variety of topics related to day-to-day operations, employee management, staff operations, budget analysis, pricing models, inventory control, and lease negotiations.
  • Advise business owners on how to manage the day-to-day operations of their business, including the efficient running of procedures, resources allocation, and customer support processes.
  • Provide guidance on strategies to improve business operations and achieve strategic goals.
  • Advise business owners on how to manage their team of employees to ensure efficiency and productivity.
  • Conduct business assessments and identify areas of improvement for clients.
  • Analyze budgets and pricing models.
  • Deliver business presentations on various topics in a public setting to diverse audiences.
  • Develop programs to assist small businesses in achieving success.
  • Communicate effectively in both oral and written form to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with staff, clients, business resources, and the general public.
  • Use computer skills and working knowledge of various software packages to analyze and report on small business operations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Must be a current or past small business owner.
  • Key understanding of small business issues related to the operations.
  • Extensive knowledge in the ins and outs of day-to-day operations, employee management, staff operations, budget analysis, pricing models, inventory control, and lease negotiations.
  • Experience in advising small businesses.
  • Experience in delivering business presentations on a variety of topics in a public setting to diverse audience.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with staff, clients, government agency(s), business resources, and the general public.
  • Computer skills with working knowledge of various software packages are necessary.
  • Bilingual - Fluency in Spanish and/or Korean is a desired qualification of this job.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in a business-related field is preferred; or equivalent experience in business management; or equivalent experience in financial analysis; or bachelor’s degree in any field with either two years of business management or business

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Lifting of up to 25lbs.; periodic bending; long-term periods of sitting; long term periods operating a computer.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
CSU Fullerton, Auxiliary Services Corporation (ASC) is committed with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practice. This means hiring diverse talent and ensuring employees understand and respect differences around us. ASC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at (657) 278-4117.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the ASC. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASC employees who apply for the position.

Note: CSUF/ASC follows the direction of the CSU Policy related to COVID-19 vaccination. See FAQ Vaccines for more information.




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