Associate Business Advisor - Watertown, NY - Onondaga Community College - Onondaga Community College : Job Details

Job Description:

Note: This role is based in our in-person outreach office located in Watertown, NY.

And there is also a full-time Senior Business Advisor opening!

The Associate Business Advisor provides a comprehensive range of small business-based assistance including one-to-one client counseling in the area of business plan development; analyzes, prepares and structures financial statements, such as cash flow projections, income statements and sources and uses statements; assists with developing a funding plan; provides assistance in automated and manual record keeping systems and assists clients with market related issues such as advertising, promotional functions, market surveys, and other related areas.

Major Responsibilities:

* Provide quality one-to-one advisement and counseling to a varied and complex range of clientele in the areas of business plan development, financial projections and business strategies.

* Engages with transitioning members of the US military stationed at Fort Drum seeking assistance with establishing or acquiring small business concerns in the local/regional coverage area.

* Conduct Small Business Development Center (SBDC) training sessions and workshops on a periodic basis and provide follow-up services as necessary to attendees.

* Act as a clearinghouse for information for clients and other interested individuals and refers, when necessary, those individuals to outside entities, which can provide additional support services.

* Participates in business related training events and programs as part of ongoing professional development.

* Initiates and maintains contact with business and economic development community stakeholders for client referral purposes.

* Enters client data into the management database in a timely manner.

* Provides customized funding plans for applicable clients.

* Responsible for achieving economic impact goals for the Regional Center.

* Understand specific small business needs within each county and work with Director to satisfy those needs.

* Provide direct assistance to all staff in meeting client and program objectives.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

* Associates degree in the area of business, management, finance, economics or related field.

* Minimum five years' small business experience or in an entrepreneurial environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Veteran of the US Military.

* Small business ownership or consultation experience.

* Experience with small business advisement.

* Experience working in a field and/or gained knowledge of commercial lending, accounting principles, and/or marketing principles.

* Bilingual in English and Spanish.

* English and another language will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

* Ability to effectively represent the college and SBDC to community organizations.

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

* Ability to exercise good judgement within established guidelines.

* Ability to collaborate effectively within a group setting.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills.

* Ability to relate well with diverse constituencies.

* Effective organizational and time management skills.

* Ability to effectively manage client scheduling.

* Ability to work independently without direct supervision.

* Possess an understanding of the importance of confidentiality.

* Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Additional Information:

* Part-time hourly rate: $24.18 - $30.22 /hr.

* Will be primarily based at the SBDC outreach office in Watertown, NY.

* May also be assigned to an alternate work site on Fort Drum.

* Must be able to obtain appropriate security clearances for working on a US Military installation.

We also have a full-time Senior Business Advisor opening!

Application Instructions:

* To be considered, please submit a resume + cover letter at time of application.

* Three (3) professional references (must include a supervisor).

* References will only be contacted after a final interview, if chosen as the finalist.

* Offers are contingent with the completion of a background check + official transcripts are required upon hire.

* Please contact [email protected] if you have questions.