SUNY Ulster
SBDC Business Advisor
SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge, New York, United States, 12484
Business AdvisorMid-Hudson Small Business Development Center @ SUNY UlsterFull-time12 months per year; 35 hours per weekSalary: $51,500; excellent benefits package
Position Description:Full-time, 12-month, grant-funded, counseling position reporting to the Regional Director of the Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center. The person will primarily be responsible for staffing the SUNY New Paltz satellite office, the Orange County Chamber satellite office, and meeting with clients in the field when appropriate. Some local travel will be necessary.
Duties And Responsibilities:The SBDC Business Advisor is responsible for servicing regional clients of the Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center. Responsibilities include one-to-one business advisement, occasional group training sessions, ongoing professional development and follow-up services as necessary. Business advisors provide a comprehensive range of assistance to start-up and existing businesses including plan development, financial analysis, structuring and preparing financial statements and projections, developing marketing and promotional plans, sourcing funding opportunities, providing outside referrals as needed, and other appropriate activities as required. Business advisors develop and maintain relationships with the lending and economic development communities and participate in activities and presentations at their host institution and in the community. Advisors are responsible for regularly recording all activities in a Neoserra statewide database used to record and monitor individual counselor, Center and statewide performance.
Relevant Skills:Good organizational and time management skills are critical in maintaining a high level of service during varying levels of client activity and the often time-sensitive nature of business decision making.The position requires at least 3 years of experience in a private sector business or related consulting environment.Former small business ownership is a plus.Experience in banking or financial services.Interpersonal/people skills conducive to generating trust, respect and confidence.Ability to represent the SBDC and SUNY Ulster in settings that require professional presentations to small and large groups.Experience using Excel spreadsheets and other computer skills required.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree and/or its equivalent required in a business related field.Masters Degree a plus.Business ownership, management or consulting experience is a plus.And
A commitment to SUNY Ulster’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Mission, Goals and Objectives of providing quality programs and services for a culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse community; qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment; awareness of and commitment to the needs of non-traditional and/or re-entry students and individuals with diverse abilities and interests.
Salary:Salary is $51,500 per year. Full Time; 12 months per year; 35 hours per week.
Application Process:The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by
May 27, 2024 at 4:00 pm EST
to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed. SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.
Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position:
• Cover letter, not to exceed two pages, addressing the functions of the position• Resume or CV, including educational background, professional experience, professional activities, and any other experience pertinent to the position; and• Contact information for three references, including a phone number, email, professional title, and relationship to you.
Please submit only
materials requested. All documents included in your application file become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required materials will not be considered. .SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.
This position is contingent upon adequate funding.
Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met. This position is in SUNY Ulster's Organization of Professional Administrative Personnel (OPAP) bargaining unit.
Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.
SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.
Conditions of EmploymentEmployment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, and the Board of Trustees has approved. All new employees are required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Employees must submit fingerprints for the New York Department of Justice clearance.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Position Description:Full-time, 12-month, grant-funded, counseling position reporting to the Regional Director of the Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center. The person will primarily be responsible for staffing the SUNY New Paltz satellite office, the Orange County Chamber satellite office, and meeting with clients in the field when appropriate. Some local travel will be necessary.
Duties And Responsibilities:The SBDC Business Advisor is responsible for servicing regional clients of the Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center. Responsibilities include one-to-one business advisement, occasional group training sessions, ongoing professional development and follow-up services as necessary. Business advisors provide a comprehensive range of assistance to start-up and existing businesses including plan development, financial analysis, structuring and preparing financial statements and projections, developing marketing and promotional plans, sourcing funding opportunities, providing outside referrals as needed, and other appropriate activities as required. Business advisors develop and maintain relationships with the lending and economic development communities and participate in activities and presentations at their host institution and in the community. Advisors are responsible for regularly recording all activities in a Neoserra statewide database used to record and monitor individual counselor, Center and statewide performance.
Relevant Skills:Good organizational and time management skills are critical in maintaining a high level of service during varying levels of client activity and the often time-sensitive nature of business decision making.The position requires at least 3 years of experience in a private sector business or related consulting environment.Former small business ownership is a plus.Experience in banking or financial services.Interpersonal/people skills conducive to generating trust, respect and confidence.Ability to represent the SBDC and SUNY Ulster in settings that require professional presentations to small and large groups.Experience using Excel spreadsheets and other computer skills required.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree and/or its equivalent required in a business related field.Masters Degree a plus.Business ownership, management or consulting experience is a plus.And
A commitment to SUNY Ulster’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Mission, Goals and Objectives of providing quality programs and services for a culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse community; qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment; awareness of and commitment to the needs of non-traditional and/or re-entry students and individuals with diverse abilities and interests.
Salary:Salary is $51,500 per year. Full Time; 12 months per year; 35 hours per week.
Application Process:The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by
May 27, 2024 at 4:00 pm EST
to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed. SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.
Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position:
• Cover letter, not to exceed two pages, addressing the functions of the position• Resume or CV, including educational background, professional experience, professional activities, and any other experience pertinent to the position; and• Contact information for three references, including a phone number, email, professional title, and relationship to you.
Please submit only
materials requested. All documents included in your application file become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required materials will not be considered. .SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.
This position is contingent upon adequate funding.
Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met. This position is in SUNY Ulster's Organization of Professional Administrative Personnel (OPAP) bargaining unit.
Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.
SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.
Conditions of EmploymentEmployment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, and the Board of Trustees has approved. All new employees are required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Employees must submit fingerprints for the New York Department of Justice clearance.#J-18808-Ljbffr