"SBDC Business Advisor"

SBDC Business Advisor

Company: Rose State College

Job Location:

Category: Economic and Business Development

Type: Full-Time

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ANNOUNCES AN OPENING IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

POSITION: SBDC Business Advisor

Description of Duties:

The SBDC Business Advisor is responsible for providing confidential, professional business counseling and technical assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs. This includes one-on-one consulting, group training, and outreach efforts focused on business planning, financial analysis, marketing, and strategic growth. The Advisor develops and maintains a diverse client portfolio, builds relationships with lenders and support organizations, and contributes to the overall success if the SBDC program through data management, reporting, and advocacy. The role requires independent work, strong communication skills, and a commitment to client success and program impact. Provide confidential, one-on-one business consulting to small business clients in areas such as business planning, financial analysis, marketing, and strategic growth. Manage client data and session records using the Center IC management information system, ensuring accuracy and timely updates. Deliver group training sessions, workshops, and seminars to support small business development and enhance consulting efforts. Develop and maintain a diverse client portfolio, including startups, existing businesses poised for growth, and pre-venture clients. Build and sustain relationships with area lenders, funding partners, and other support organizations to assist clients with business capitalization. Prepare and submit required reports for counseling cases, training activities, and program documentation in compliance with SBA guidelines. Collaborate with the Training Manager and other team members to provide outreach services and training in small communities within the assigned region. Promote SBDC services through public speaking engagement and advocacy efforts, in alignment with branding guidelines and in consultation with the State Office. Engage in professional development activities to maintain and grow expertise, meeting required hours annually. Maintain high standards of client confidentiality and adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct of Interest and Ethics Policy. Travel throughout the assigned region and occasionally statewide to deliver services and attend relevant events. Meet or exceed performance metrics including clients served, business starts, capitalization, and jobs supported. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business or a related discipline. Three (3) years of small business ownership or business management experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal and organizational abilities; ability to create and present actionable information clearly and effectively to individuals and groups; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and internet-based tools; ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail; demonstrated knowledge of accounting processes, financial statements, and financial analysis; ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently with minimal supervision. Light lifting up to 20 lbs. and light carrying up to 20 lbs. required. Ability to reach above shoulder. Periods of time spent sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, and stooping. Ability to move freely on-campus and to visit off-campus locations.

Desired Qualifications:

Master's degree in Business Management or a closely related discipline. Five (5) years of business ownership or management experience to include financial and operational management, payroll, accounting, marketing, knowledge of QuickBooks; experience as a loan officer or other similar business lending background; Experience in economic development; experience with advocacy at the local or state level. Knowledge of the business counseling and consulting process; fluency in Spanish or other language in addition to English.

Application Deadline: Until Filled