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Subject Matter Expert – Small Business Formation and Operations
Location
Maine
Posted
13 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Subject Matter Expert – Small Business Formation and Operations
Unity Environmental University
• Select and/or design content that supports student mastery of small business formation, legal compliance, and business operations • Translate real-world entrepreneurial and small business practices into accessible, student-facing instructional materials • Develop applied assignments involving business formation, registration, licensing, taxation, operations planning, and risk management • Collaborate with academic leadership and learning designers in an iterative development process • Ensure content reflects current business regulations, legal requirements, and industry best practices • Incorporate ethical decision-making, legal compliance, and sound business management principles throughout the course
Job Requirements
- Advanced degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Management, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a closely related field
- Professional experience starting, managing, advising, or supporting small businesses or entrepreneurial ventures
- Strong understanding of business structures, business registration, licensing, taxation, insurance, and day-to-day business operations
- Familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements affecting small businesses
- Ability to explain business, legal, and operational concepts clearly for undergraduate learners
- Strong written communication skills, including the ability to create clear, student-facing instructions
- Ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively in a remote environment
- Proficiency with standard computer applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel) and familiarity with modern productivity tools.
Benefits
- This is a 1099 position and is not eligible for benefits.
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