Business Consultant

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •B.A., B.S., or Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field
• •In lieu of a degree, a minimum of five (5) years of experience in either business ownership, operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position
• •Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
• •Names and contact information for 3 references
• •Southeastern Louisiana University is the state's third-largest public university, boasting over 13,000 students who come from nearly 50 nations and all 50 states
• •The university offers more than 150 programs of study across five colleges that focus on hands-on learning
• •With a small-town location, personal attention to students and a close-knit community of engaged learners, we feel like a small college
• •We are passionate about our students, providing them with a challenging college experience that empowers them with a lifelong education
• •Southeastern Louisiana University's core values are focused on providing a caring personal environment and an academic environment of excellence
• •We work to lead the educational, economic and cultural development of the region with educational programs based on vital and evolving curricula that address emerging priorities and needs of the state and the students it serves
• •Southeastern Louisiana University is an AA/ADA/EEO employer
• •Southeastern recruits, selects, employs and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in its admission and recruitment of students, educational programs, and activities, or employment policies
• •Southeastern Louisiana University may require a criminal background check to be conducted on candidate(s) selected for hire and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials

Desired Qualifications

• •Consultation/Advising Skills – a keen ability to effectively analyze, interpret, and coach clients from various industries on multi-faceted business concepts to a positive outcome that directs their path to success
• •Must be able to help clients with all facets of the business planning process
• •Presentation/Facilitation Skills – ability to present, facilitate, and lead small and large groups with varying levels of expertise
• •Communication Skills— knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, proper grammar, and professional etiquette
• •Adept at website content management, digital marketing, social media networks, and blog engagement
• •Technical Capability –strong proficiency in fundamental office and computer equipment and software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, CIC platforms, and cloud-based software applications
• •Leadership Skills – the ability to influence, motivate, and elevate others to do more than they knew possible, as well as an ability to know when to lead and when to follow
• •Small Business Path – a clear understanding of taking an idea or concept and developing a solid plan to start, stabilize, grow, or expand
• •Teamwork Oriented
• •Business Insight
• •Time Management
• •Adaptability
• •Emotional Intelligence
• •Interpersonal Relations