"Business Advisor - Alpine"

Job Details

Job Title: Business Advisor - Alpine

Location: Alpine

Department: Small Business Development Center

Posting Date: 11/12/2024

Until Filled: Yes

Salary: $48,000

Required: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business-related field; minimum of two years successful business experience, banking, consultation or business training; working knowledge of small business operations; able to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and government officials; must possess skills in working with PCS, particularly word processing and spreadsheets and windows.

Preferred: MBA or specialized Master’s degree in a Business-related field (such as Economics); fluency in Spanish.

Primary Responsibilities:

Summary Function: Provides information and advice to small businesses through the department’s service area. Scope: Provides individual counseling and group training.

Duties Essential: Provides counseling and training to existing and prospective entrepreneurs in developing business plans, marketing, record keeping and accounting, financing, management, etc.; makes recommendations and provides appropriate documentation to clients and to Center Director; draws heavily upon analytical and communication skills in working with clients; acts as a liaison between clients and governmental agencies, financial institutions, and private industry; conducts training seminars throughout the region; aids in developing the overall economy of the region. Travel is required and compensated including some overnight travel. The position serves a large geographic area. Current driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the University must be maintained as a condition of employment. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

Working Conditions Usual: Extensive travel may be required, including some overnight stays and some out of state travel; exempt from overtime provisions. Current driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the University must be maintained as a condition of employment. Position is Security Sensitive.

Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.

Other Information: Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.