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SBDC Business Advisor - Bellevue
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SBDC Business Advisor - Bellevue
Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:
January 27, 2025
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1196-NN_ADMINPRO - Business Management Counselor, 1196-YN_ADMINPRO - Business Management Counselor
Business Title:
SBDC Business Advisor - Bellevue
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
The primary focus of the
Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program
is business development education through individual and small group advising. In addition to the instruction/advising component of this Business Advisor position, you will have the opportunity to perform significant outreach activities to engage the community through regular contact with Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development Councils, service clubs and community organizations, and legislators in conjunction with the Lead Office staff. The SBDC is a network of entrepreneurially minded professional Business Advisors with significant experience in small business who enjoy the intrinsic value of helping business owners/managers developing or improving their business knowledge and skills to effectively manage the operations of their business. In confidential, one-on-one relationships, we educate, mentor and advise clients in all areas of growing a business. As a Business Advisor, you must adhere to the conduct policies of the SBDC program. Most Business Advisors work independently in a community-located SBDC center, yet frequently collaborate with Business Advisors across the state who request assistance on behalf of a client with need for specific expertise. In this role, you must be well organized to manage more than 100 clients annually. The business clients assigned to Business Advisors will be from every sector of the local business community and require a full range of business services. Business Advisors must have comprehensive knowledge and experience of small business operations. Business Advisors must understand the client's situation, analyze the problems and guide the client in developing a solution they are willing and able to implement. Business Advisors typically identify a range of solutions, discuss the pros and cons of each, and explain abstract concepts with real world examples. Business Advisors constantly seek professional development opportunities to expand their core competencies in all areas of business, including technology, necessary to start, grow, sustain and transition a small business. Peer mentoring is valued within the Washington SBDC Network and Business Advisors often share their expertise in response to queries from other advisors. Business Advisors must develop and maintain a referral network within their local service areas to ensure they maintain a robust client caseload capable of delivering significant economic impacts to the local community and the state. Business Advisors must also build relationships with various and diverse stakeholders to advocate support of the SBDC program, including elected officials, funding partners, businesses and community leaders. New Business Advisors in the SBDC network will need to successfully complete a certification program within six months of hire to become fully certified as an advisor. Certification is designed to allow the new Business Advisor to demonstrate their comprehensive knowledge and abilities to be successful in guiding clients toward their goals while taking advantage of learning from experienced advisors sharing best practices, tools and processes they use to assist their clients. This position will be located in Bellevue, WA. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business or related field and four (4) years of experience in business ownership, business management and/or program development. A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. These positions may require additional licenses or certifications. Robust computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, email and Excel applications. The successful candidate is required to complete Washington SBDC certification within six months of being hired - or be making satisfactory progress toward completion, as determined by the SBDC's Certification and Professional Development Committee. Upon successful completion, the candidate will be designated a Certified Business Advisor (CBA) and will be expected to pursue on-going professional development and continuing education to maintain certification. Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in other languages in addition to English. Demonstrated local economic development, community, and business relationships. Experience in advising small businesses. Five (5) or more years of small business ownership and/or management. Experience developing and/or teaching management workshops. Program and/or product development experience. Work experience with technology-based firms. Additional Information: Area/College:
Office of Research Department Name:
Washington SBDC Department Link:
Washington Small Business Development Center Webpage Monthly Salary:
$5,833 - $6,500 | In accordance with
RCW 49.58.110,
the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review
WSU's Administrative Professional Compensation . Benefits:
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the
detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff
and
Total Compensation . Overtime Eligibility:
Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement. FTE:
100% This is a Permanent position. Background Check:
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by
RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made. Application Instructions:
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. External candidates , please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Internal candidates , please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application. Required Documents: Resume Cover Letter Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or
hrs@wsu.edu . Notice of Non-Discrimination WSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates compliant with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the
WSU Title IX Coordinator . More information on WSU's policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here:
Nondiscrimination statement . To apply, visit
https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/King-County/SBDC-Business-Advisor---Bellevue_R-12923 Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.
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Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program
is business development education through individual and small group advising. In addition to the instruction/advising component of this Business Advisor position, you will have the opportunity to perform significant outreach activities to engage the community through regular contact with Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development Councils, service clubs and community organizations, and legislators in conjunction with the Lead Office staff. The SBDC is a network of entrepreneurially minded professional Business Advisors with significant experience in small business who enjoy the intrinsic value of helping business owners/managers developing or improving their business knowledge and skills to effectively manage the operations of their business. In confidential, one-on-one relationships, we educate, mentor and advise clients in all areas of growing a business. As a Business Advisor, you must adhere to the conduct policies of the SBDC program. Most Business Advisors work independently in a community-located SBDC center, yet frequently collaborate with Business Advisors across the state who request assistance on behalf of a client with need for specific expertise. In this role, you must be well organized to manage more than 100 clients annually. The business clients assigned to Business Advisors will be from every sector of the local business community and require a full range of business services. Business Advisors must have comprehensive knowledge and experience of small business operations. Business Advisors must understand the client's situation, analyze the problems and guide the client in developing a solution they are willing and able to implement. Business Advisors typically identify a range of solutions, discuss the pros and cons of each, and explain abstract concepts with real world examples. Business Advisors constantly seek professional development opportunities to expand their core competencies in all areas of business, including technology, necessary to start, grow, sustain and transition a small business. Peer mentoring is valued within the Washington SBDC Network and Business Advisors often share their expertise in response to queries from other advisors. Business Advisors must develop and maintain a referral network within their local service areas to ensure they maintain a robust client caseload capable of delivering significant economic impacts to the local community and the state. Business Advisors must also build relationships with various and diverse stakeholders to advocate support of the SBDC program, including elected officials, funding partners, businesses and community leaders. New Business Advisors in the SBDC network will need to successfully complete a certification program within six months of hire to become fully certified as an advisor. Certification is designed to allow the new Business Advisor to demonstrate their comprehensive knowledge and abilities to be successful in guiding clients toward their goals while taking advantage of learning from experienced advisors sharing best practices, tools and processes they use to assist their clients. This position will be located in Bellevue, WA. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business or related field and four (4) years of experience in business ownership, business management and/or program development. A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. These positions may require additional licenses or certifications. Robust computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, email and Excel applications. The successful candidate is required to complete Washington SBDC certification within six months of being hired - or be making satisfactory progress toward completion, as determined by the SBDC's Certification and Professional Development Committee. Upon successful completion, the candidate will be designated a Certified Business Advisor (CBA) and will be expected to pursue on-going professional development and continuing education to maintain certification. Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in other languages in addition to English. Demonstrated local economic development, community, and business relationships. Experience in advising small businesses. Five (5) or more years of small business ownership and/or management. Experience developing and/or teaching management workshops. Program and/or product development experience. Work experience with technology-based firms. Additional Information: Area/College:
Office of Research Department Name:
Washington SBDC Department Link:
Washington Small Business Development Center Webpage Monthly Salary:
$5,833 - $6,500 | In accordance with
RCW 49.58.110,
the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review
WSU's Administrative Professional Compensation . Benefits:
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the
detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff
and
Total Compensation . Overtime Eligibility:
Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement. FTE:
100% This is a Permanent position. Background Check:
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by
RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made. Application Instructions:
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. External candidates , please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Internal candidates , please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application. Required Documents: Resume Cover Letter Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or
hrs@wsu.edu . Notice of Non-Discrimination WSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates compliant with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the
WSU Title IX Coordinator . More information on WSU's policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here:
Nondiscrimination statement . To apply, visit
https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/King-County/SBDC-Business-Advisor---Bellevue_R-12923 Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.
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