Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Adviser - Part-Time

About the Role

Provides small business assistance to registered Small Business Development Center (SBDC) clients to meet established goals relative to number of clients, startups, jobs, and economic impact as required by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Oregon Small Business Development Center Network (OSBDCN).

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment, counseling, training, and referrals to prospective and existing entrepreneurs in areas such as business planning, financial projections, marketing, record keeping and accounting, financing, management, and other areas of small business ownership depending on client needs.
• Designs, facilitates, and leads workshops on small business-related topics such as business startup basics, access to capital, business planning and projections, financial statements, budgeting, bookkeeping, accounting, marketing plans, branding, and industry-specific best practices.
• Designs and facilitates informational seminars and customized training programs to support specific local small business community needs.
• Ensures the timely reporting of each counseling session including detailed notes, time, success stories, and economic impact (i.e., startups, jobs created/retained, capital infusion) into the client management system.
• Acts as advocate and liaison between clients and governmental or financial institutions depending on client needs.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, community partner meetings, professional development trainings, and conferences.
• Assists with outreach by promoting SBDC services at local events as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in small business ownership, management level employment at a small business, and/or providing direct services to the small business community (e.g., banking, insurance, chamber of commerce, city business license department, economic development position).
• At least one (1) year of experience providing small business guidance and/or counseling.
• Must complete annual ethics trainings offered by the Small Business Development Center network.
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds; demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Qualifications

• Bilingual skills, oral and written, at a professional level in English and Spanish (desired).
• Ability to adhere to program confidentiality and Code of Ethical Conduct requirements as mandated by Small Business Administration (SBA) and Oregon SBDC Network.
• Ability to lead programs, seminars, and conversations on topics related to small business management and ownership.
• Ability to use equipment necessary to carry out job responsibilities such as computer and virtual training software, cell/telephone, and projectors.
• Knowledge of topics such as feasibility assessments, launching and scaling small business growth, business financing and loan packaging, financial literacy, new product development, business technology, market research, marketing strategies (including social media and digital marketing techniques), organizational development, business analysis/business process improvement, and exit strategies.
• Knowledge of veteran-, women-, and minority-owned business issues.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local resources for business.
• Knowledge of business licensing and permitting regulations.
• Knowledge of government contracting certifications and programs.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a computer terminal. Visual eye strain and repetitive hand/wrist motion for data entry and keyboarding functions.

Initial salary placement will be within the posted range or pay rate of the position, based on applicable education and/or years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College.