Location: all cities,NY, USA
Job Description:
This Advisor role is based in our in-person outreach office located in Watertown, NY.
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:
* Salary Range: $44,000 - $55,000.
* 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.
Application Instructions:
* To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter at time of application.
* The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references.
* Only the finalist's references will only be contacted, and after a final interview.
* Offers are contingent with the completion of a background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.
* Please contact ...@sunyocc.edu if you have questions.