<p>Job Description:</p> <p>POSITION NOTE: This Advisor role is based in our in-person outreach office located in Watertown, NY. This position is not eligible for remote work.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Major Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>Participates in business related training events and programs as part of ongoing professional development. </li><li>Initiates and maintains contact with business and economic development community stakeholders for client referral purposes. </li><li>Enters client data into the management database in a timely manner. </li><li>Provides customized funding plans for applicable clients. </li><li>Responsible for achieving economic impact goals for the Regional Center. </li><li>Understand specific small business needs within each county and work with Director to satisfy those needs. </li><li>Provide direct assistance to all staff in meeting client and program objectives. </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in the area of business, management, finance, economics or related field from an accredited college or university or foreign equivalency. </li><li>A minimum of three years' small business experience or in an entrepreneurial environment. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Small business ownership or consultation experience </li><li>Experience with small business advisement </li><li>Experience working in a field and/or gained knowledge of commercial lending, accounting principles, and/or marketing principles. </li><li>Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and another language will be considered. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to effectively represent the college and SBDC to community organizations </li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills </li><li>Ability to exercise good judgement within established guidelines </li><li>Ability to collaborate effectively within a group setting </li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills </li><li>Ability to relate well with diverse constituencies </li><li>Effective organizational and time management skills </li><li>Ability to effectively manage client scheduling </li><li>Ability to work independently without direct supervision </li><li>Possess an understanding of the importance of confidentiality </li><li>Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Position is based in an in-person office setting in Watertown, NY. Local travel may be required. Remote work is not an option.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Salary range is: $44,000-55,000, commensurate with credentials and relevant experience.</p> </li><li> <p>Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:</p> </li><li> <p>New York State Local Retirement System (pension) or an Optional Retirement Plan (401(a).</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).</p> </li><li> <p>Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.</p> </li></ul> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <ul> <li>To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter at time of application. </li><li>The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, one of which must be a current or former supervisor. Finalists will be contacted prior to references being checked. </li><li>Offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire. </li></ul> <p>Please contact hr@sunyocc.edu if you have questions.</p>