The Small Business Advisor Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is responsible for providing business analysis, advisement, and training to small business owners and managers, and for serving as a resource for service area businesses in identifying development opportunities for seminars and workshops in support of the department mission. Conducts community outreach/recruitment, and maintains Small Business Administration (SBA) compliance documentation in accordance with the SBDC mission in Cochise County.
Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position:
Analyzes current and potential SBDC client business needs; develops a specific course of action; makes recommendations or referrals to internal programs or outside agencies, provides technical advice, problem solving assistance, and responds to questions and requests for information; provides business advisement services in accordance with Small Business Administration guidelines and procedures
Participates in the development and presentation of business development workshops and courses for current and prospective clients in response to identified needs, demand, and local area economic development; develops promotional materials for public distribution to promote the department program; establishes goals and objectives for the program and recommends revisions to program procedures; works towards program goal achievement
Represents the SBDC in community groups and with private sector partners/co-sponsors, including the outlying areas of Cochise County; promotes the SBDC and related services through outreach, canvassing, and strategic contacting; recruits and refers SBDC clients and program participants
Develops promotional materials for public distribution; establishes goals and objectives for the program and recommends revisions to program procedures; participates in the preparation of proposals for new or continued funding from outside sponsors; prepares various reports for college administration or sponsoring agencies
Documents advisement time and notes; tracks outcomes of businesses advised; follows SBA and college brand/reporting rules
Performs other related duties as assigned
Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.
Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting body of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education
Three years' related experience
Valid drivers' license and access to reliable personal transportation
Preference may be given to applicants with business ownership experience or have served in a managerial decision-making role
Preference may be given to applicants who possess the ability to communicate in Spanish and English, verbally and in writing
Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
Knowledge of current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines related to assigned work
Knowledge of small business and entrepreneurial enterprises, referral agencies and all functional areas
Knowledge of management theories and practices
Skill identifying business community needs
Skill in public speaking, with the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner
Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations
Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow multiple tasks through to completion with an attention to detail
Ability to work independently while contributing to team environment
Ability to effectively identify and resolve problems and to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive information
Ability to analyze problems, identifies solutions, and takes appropriate action to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public
Work is primarily performed under general supervision in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Travel throughout service area is required. Evening and weekend work may also be required.
Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and seeing.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met
Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important
Reports To: Director of Small Business Development Center
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