Southwestern Oregon Community College
Business Advisor
Southwestern Oregon Community College, Coos Bay, Oregon, United States, 97420
JOBJoin our team and enjoy a work-life balance like no other! With up to 12 holidays, paid Fridays off in the summer, a generous winter break, longevity-based vacation and paid sick leave, you'll have the time to recharge and thrive. We invite you to join Southwestern Oregon Community College in fulfilling our mission by supporting the cultural and educational needs of our diverse communities. We also offer tuition and fee waivers for employees and dependents, a comprehensive retirement plan (PERS), and discounts at the campus store. Apply now and experience the benefits of a caring community college that values your time and well-being.PURPOSEProvide confidential one-on-one business advising to entrepreneurs and small business owners in Coos, Curry and western Douglas Counties. Advising topics include, but are not limited to business formation, business plan development, pre-venture feasibility, financial management and bookkeeping, marketing, human resource management, sources of capital, commercialization of products, intellectual property protection, business resilience and recovery and strategic planning.***This Position is Contingent on Grant Funding***
EXAMPLE OF DUTIESESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSBusiness Advising (70% of Time)Provide confidential one-on-one business advising either in-person, on the phone, via Zoom, or via email to business owners and potential owners as stipulated in the agreements with the Oregon SBDC Network, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and Business Oregon.Keep all scheduled client appointments.Adhere to the Oregon SBDC Network Code of Ethics.Participate in the Oregon SBDC Network’s Professional Development and other training and networking opportunities as requested.Refer clients to appropriate small business resources and training as appropriate.Deliver business training as assigned. Advising Program Support (15% of Time)Enter a counseling record into the Oregon SBDC Network’s Management Information System (Center IC) within five business days of each meeting with a client which tracks time spent, subjects discussed, recommendations/referrals made, and counselor and client next steps.Capture and record economic impacts and success stories as supported by the work conducted with clients.Ensure integrity of client data entered into Center IC.Demonstrate continued professional growth by staying current in and expanding knowledge of business processes and systems through a plan of professional development.Attend SBDC staff meetings. Coordination of Small Business Management Program for Coos Bay Campus (15% of Time)Recruiting participation into the SBM program for our Coos Bay Campus location.Managing the registration of interested individuals into the SBM program.Being present at nine three-hour workshops (once per month, from October thru June), to run technology in the meeting space and be an on-site resource to participants as questions arise.Meeting with SBM participants at least once per month between workshops.Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as Required/Assigned
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONJOB TITLE:
Business AdvisorLOCATION: Coos CountyFTE: 1.0 FTEDEPARTMENT: Small Business Development CenterPAY RATE: 21 ($42,838 - $46,369 for initial hire)EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt or Non-ExemptPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: EnclosedREPORTS TO: Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)CLASSIFICATION: MASSCCREATED DATE: June 2024SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONSouthwestern Oregon Community College only accepts applications through this online application system. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline. For assistance with this, please email hr@socc.edu. For technical assistance with your application, please call (855) 524-5627.Please note: We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum/special qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration. Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in administrative policies and procedures or collective bargaining agreements (as applicable). For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement. The college does not sponsor employees in the visa application process if they intend to use this as their means to work in the United States. This means that all required work visas must be in place and supported by appropriate evidence to be employed by Southwestern.Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENTReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.This job description is a general description of essential job functions.It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENTApplicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) – OR – Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlqNON-DISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, parental status, veteran status or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga 512. Phone 541-888-7206 or TDD 541-888-7368. All other issues, concerns, and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate Manager. Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) ReportThe “Jeanne Clery Disclosure for Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” (formerly the Campus Security Act) is a federal law that requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus security information, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area. As a current or prospective Southwestern student or employee, you have a right to obtain a copy of this information. You may review this information here: Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report. You may also obtain a hard copy of this information upon request by contacting Administrative Services at 541-888-7206.
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EXAMPLE OF DUTIESESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSBusiness Advising (70% of Time)Provide confidential one-on-one business advising either in-person, on the phone, via Zoom, or via email to business owners and potential owners as stipulated in the agreements with the Oregon SBDC Network, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and Business Oregon.Keep all scheduled client appointments.Adhere to the Oregon SBDC Network Code of Ethics.Participate in the Oregon SBDC Network’s Professional Development and other training and networking opportunities as requested.Refer clients to appropriate small business resources and training as appropriate.Deliver business training as assigned. Advising Program Support (15% of Time)Enter a counseling record into the Oregon SBDC Network’s Management Information System (Center IC) within five business days of each meeting with a client which tracks time spent, subjects discussed, recommendations/referrals made, and counselor and client next steps.Capture and record economic impacts and success stories as supported by the work conducted with clients.Ensure integrity of client data entered into Center IC.Demonstrate continued professional growth by staying current in and expanding knowledge of business processes and systems through a plan of professional development.Attend SBDC staff meetings. Coordination of Small Business Management Program for Coos Bay Campus (15% of Time)Recruiting participation into the SBM program for our Coos Bay Campus location.Managing the registration of interested individuals into the SBM program.Being present at nine three-hour workshops (once per month, from October thru June), to run technology in the meeting space and be an on-site resource to participants as questions arise.Meeting with SBM participants at least once per month between workshops.Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as Required/Assigned
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONJOB TITLE:
Business AdvisorLOCATION: Coos CountyFTE: 1.0 FTEDEPARTMENT: Small Business Development CenterPAY RATE: 21 ($42,838 - $46,369 for initial hire)EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt or Non-ExemptPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: EnclosedREPORTS TO: Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)CLASSIFICATION: MASSCCREATED DATE: June 2024SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONSouthwestern Oregon Community College only accepts applications through this online application system. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline. For assistance with this, please email hr@socc.edu. For technical assistance with your application, please call (855) 524-5627.Please note: We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum/special qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration. Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in administrative policies and procedures or collective bargaining agreements (as applicable). For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement. The college does not sponsor employees in the visa application process if they intend to use this as their means to work in the United States. This means that all required work visas must be in place and supported by appropriate evidence to be employed by Southwestern.Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENTReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.This job description is a general description of essential job functions.It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENTApplicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) – OR – Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlqNON-DISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, parental status, veteran status or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga 512. Phone 541-888-7206 or TDD 541-888-7368. All other issues, concerns, and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate Manager. Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) ReportThe “Jeanne Clery Disclosure for Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” (formerly the Campus Security Act) is a federal law that requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus security information, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area. As a current or prospective Southwestern student or employee, you have a right to obtain a copy of this information. You may review this information here: Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report. You may also obtain a hard copy of this information upon request by contacting Administrative Services at 541-888-7206.
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