Senior Business Advisor-Small Business Development Center Watertown, NY - Onondaga Community College

Job Description:

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

The Senior 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.

• Conduct and develop Small Business Development Center (SBDC) training sessions and workshops on a regular 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:

• Bachelor's degree in the area of business, management, finance, economics or related field from an accredited college or university or foreign equivalency.
• A minimum of three years' small business experience or in an entrepreneurial environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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:

Position is based in an in-person office setting in Watertown, NY. Local travel may be required.

Onondaga Community College offers an excellent benefit package including health, dental and vision. This position offers employee participation in the NYS Retirement System.

Salary range is $44,000-55,000 depending on qualifications and relevant experience.

Please direct questions to hr@sunyocc.edu

Application Instructions:

Attach a cover letter and resume to the application. A post-offer background check will be conducted. Official transcripts are required at time of hire.