Open Positions

Business Consultant-Bilingual (Full-time)
Kutztown, PA

The Kutztown SBDC has an available bilingual business consultant position based in Kutztown, PA.  This grant-funded position provides leadership and consulting and entrepreneurial training to Latino Business Resource Center clients.

Basic Qualifications

  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the diverse Hispanic business population;
  • Computer experience required;
  • Spanish/English bi-lingual;
  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field and demonstrated ongoing professional development;
  • Must have three years of business consulting, teaching and coaching experience with the Hispanic business population.

Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA or Master's degree in related field. 

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  • For more information, please visit the Kutztown University website: For more information, please visit the Lock Haven University website by clicking here.  (Click on the yellow button labeled "Non-Instructional - Support, Staff/Management/Other Professional" and enter job number 0600244)


Technology and Strategic Planning Specialist (Full-time)
Kutztown, PA

The Kutztown SBDC has an available Technology and Strategic Planning Specialist position based in Kutztown, PA.  This grant-funded position is responsible for directing and providing in-depth strategic, financial and business planning consulting (70%) for the KUSBDC covering 5 counties and the Defense Economic Transition Assistance Program (DETA) (30%) covering the 36 counties of Eastern PA.

Basic Qualifications

  • MBA or Masters degree in related field required with at least five (5) years experience in business marketing or finance, management consulting, technology area or the operation of small business
  • Computer operating systems knowledge is required  

Preferred Qualifications

  • Five (5) years of experience in a similar capacity or field, or in an area of business financing, technology or marketing, small business ownership or management; demonstration of strong communication skills and good organizational qualities
  • Acceptable equivalent combination of education, training and experience

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  • For more information, please visit the Kutztown University website: For more information, please visit the Lock Haven University website by clicking here. (Click on the yellow button labeled "Non-Instructional - Support, Staff/Management/Other Professional and enter job number 0600243)

Business Consultant (Full-time)
Lock Haven, PA

The Lock Haven University SBDC has an available Business Consultant position based in Lock, Haven, PA.  The successful candidate will perform a variety of functions in a small office environment, and will be responsible for providing small business management advice, technical assistance, and related educational services to a diverse clientele of existing businesses and potential small business owners, as well as related internal office functions. The Business Consultant will also participate in supervision and staffing of the Lycoming County SBDC training programs and Outreach services.

Duties

  • Providing business counseling services to clients across the full spectrum of business functions, primary emphasis is on financing, accounting/record keeping, and business planning.
  • Manage client cases ensuring efficient utilization of resources, including students and other PA SBDC programs
  • Other activities as assigned by the SBDC Director
  • Writing business and marketing plans, loan packaging, and interpreting financial statements 
  • Conducting research, compiling data and preparing reports
  • Maneuvering within various software packages including but not limited to all Microsoft Office applications and the PASBDC client tracking database

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business-related field required
  • At least 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
  • The ability to achieve international trade certification within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree, business-related field
  • International Trade skills or direct experience as an international business professional
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with an ability to effectively present information to individuals and groups
  • Business counseling and/or education experience
  • Accounting and record keeping, including cash flow analysis

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  • For more information, please visit the Lock Haven University website by clicking here.