What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rapid City SBDC Business Consultant position at The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law?
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Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Rapid City SBDC Business Consultant Posting Number NFE03152P Department USD-SBDC Physical Location of Position (City) Rapid City Posting Text
The South Dakota Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is hiring for a Business Consultant in the Rapid City SBDC office.
Educational requirements are for those individuals with a four year degree in Business or a related field with a preference for an MBA or similar advanced business degree. Past business management, ownership or consulting may be considered in lieu of educational attainment.
This position is full-time and located in the West River Foundation in Rapid City with regular office hours. The position works with entrepreneurs to develop business plans, performs financial analysis and other areas relating to business ownership or starting a business. The position is expected to network with the business community, including lenders, economic development officials and others within the ecosystem (SBA, GOED, etc)
Posting Date 07/29/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 08/05/2026 Advertised Salary Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours
Typical work hours of 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday
Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Faculty Status No Scope of Search Internal If internal, define scope of search Small Business Development Center This position requires Travel, Overnight stays, Valid Drivers License If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.
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Cognitive Requirements
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Protective Clothing/Equipment
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Physical Requirements
Please designate the physical requirements of this position Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Repetitive Motion, Standing for sustained periods of time, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating) Describe any of the conditions selected
prolonged use of computer/mouse; standing during presentation of workshops and training events.
Sensory Requirements
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Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Rapid City SBDC Business Consultant Posting Number NFE03152P Department USD-SBDC Physical Location of Position (City) Rapid City Posting Text
The South Dakota Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is hiring for a Business Consultant in the Rapid City SBDC office.
Educational requirements are for those individuals with a four year degree in Business or a related field with a preference for an MBA or similar advanced business degree. Past business management, ownership or consulting may be considered in lieu of educational attainment.
This position is full-time and located in the West River Foundation in Rapid City with regular office hours. The position works with entrepreneurs to develop business plans, performs financial analysis and other areas relating to business ownership or starting a business. The position is expected to network with the business community, including lenders, economic development officials and others within the ecosystem (SBA, GOED, etc)
Posting Date 07/29/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 08/05/2026 Advertised Salary Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours
Typical work hours of 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday
Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Faculty Status No Scope of Search Internal If internal, define scope of search Small Business Development Center This position requires Travel, Overnight stays, Valid Drivers License If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.
Contact Information
Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Protective Clothing/Equipment
Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. If other protection is used please identify
Physical Requirements
Please designate the physical requirements of this position Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Repetitive Motion, Standing for sustained periods of time, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating) Describe any of the conditions selected
prolonged use of computer/mouse; standing during presentation of workshops and training events.
Sensory Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)
Working Conditions & Exposures
Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above
Working Environment
Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Reference List
- Other