What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Business Advisor, PT, Watertown, NY - Onondaga Community College position at Onondaga Community College?
Location: Watertown, NY Category: Professional Administrator Posted On: Thu Feb 6 2025 Job Description:
POSITION NOTE: 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.
Job 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:
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.
This is an hourly position with an anticipated rate of $25/hour, 15 hours/week. There are no benefits available with this position.
POSITION NOTE: 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.
Job 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:
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.
This is an hourly position with an anticipated rate of $25/hour, 15 hours/week. There are no benefits available with this position.
Salary : $25
