FT Small Business Advisor - SBDC

Position SummaryThe 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.Essential FunctionsAs defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.Note: This job posting is open until filled. Applications are reviewed upon receipt. Cochise College requires a post-offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAnalyzes 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.General ExpectationsEmployees 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.Education and Experience RequirementsBachelor’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 EducationThree years’ related experienceValid drivers’ license and access to reliable personal transportationPreference may be given to applicants with business ownership experience or have served in a managerial decision-making rolePreference may be given to applicants who possess the ability to communicate in Spanish and English, verbally and in writingAn equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be consideredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of and ability to follow college policies and proceduresKnowledge of current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applicationsKnowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines related to assigned workKnowledge of small business and entrepreneurial enterprises, referral agencies and all functional areasKnowledge of management theories and practicesSkill identifying business community needsSkill in public speaking, with the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful mannerAbility to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situationsAbility to organize, prioritize, and follow multiple tasks through to completion with an attention to detailAbility to work independently while contributing to a team environmentAbility to effectively identify and resolve problems and to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive informationAbility to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate action to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processesAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the publicWork EnvironmentWork 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.Physical RequirementsEssential 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 metMental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are importantReports To: Director of Small Business Development Center #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21