Business Consultant

This position works directly for the Business Enterprise Program, established under the Randolph Sheppard Act (20 U.S.C. 107 et seq.) and Indiana Code (12-12-5-1), which establishes vending and food service enterprises for eligible blind individuals. Incumbent will be responsible for the quarterly evaluation of existing enterprises, asset management of State owned equipment, guidance and counseling on business management and customer service skills, and being a responsible steward of State services.

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OVERVIEW

4 to 5 years of experience. Involved in a variety of administrative duties involving judgment in the application of relatively standardized administrative precedents, policies, and procedures.

DUTIES

• Reviews organizational structure and functions of assigned program area to recommend changes to promote effectiveness
• Administers staff functions in support of program area
• Aids program administrator in applying agency or department policies and procedures
• Prepares administrative reports on program area assigned
• Represents program administrator in meetings with representative of other agencies, and interested public to explain and interpret program goals, policies, and procedures
• Performs related duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Working knowledge of sales and marketing techniques
• Working knowledge of profit and loss statements
• Ability to develop effective working relationships
• Specialized knowledge of small business economics
• Knowledge of the Department of Health rules and regulations
• Must have active driver’s license
• Be available for full time employment
• Specialized knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of administrative management
• Working knowledge of state governmental administrative structure
• Working knowledge of assigned program area
• Ability to coordinate and motivate professional and support personnel
• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
• Travel- 80% of the incumbent’s responsibility will be in the community with program participants
• Incumbent will be responsible for consulting with property management where concessions facility are located
• Incumbent will be consulting with individuals with disabilities(blind) to assist with business improvements
• Incumbent will assist with auditing records. Such as, profit and loss statements
• Incumbent will work with rehabilitation staff to assist with participant entry into the program
• Incumbent will maintain contact with program participants through out their assigned coverage area

DIFFICULTY OF WORK

Incumbent uses judgment to recommend appropriate methods and procedures to handle a wide range of situations encountered. Individual cases may involve multiple variables to be considered which could significantly affect possible outcomes for the program involved.

RESPONSIBILITY

Incumbent advises a program director on non-routine administrative decisions which significantly affect the administration of the program in the assigned area. Program purpose and goals is set and unusual program and minor deviations from the norm are discussed with program administrator at the discretion of Incumbent. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and conformance with general agency policy and guidelines.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS

Incumbent works with a wide range of agency staff as well as directors and their representatives of other agencies and the general public to explain and interpret policy and procedures to ensure coordination and cooperation.

Skill Matrix

• High school diploma required. Required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred Highly desired
• Must have active driver’s license Required
• 5 years previous consultancy experience required.
• Working knowledge of sales and marketing techniques Required
• Working knowledge of profit and loss statements Required
• Specialized knowledge of small business economics Required
• Demonstrate experience with building and retaining partner and stakeholder relationships Required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Required
• Proficient in Microsoft Required
• Self starter who can work independently. Required