Casual Small Business Advisor — Guide & Grow Startups

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 23,143 - 34,508; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual Employment at PCC

Casual Compensation Hourly Range

Job summary

Portland Community College is hiring a casual Business Advisor for the Small Business Development Center. This part-time, casual professional role reports to the Director, SBDC and involves one-on-one business advising, client referrals, and record-keeping per SBA and Oregon SBDC guidelines.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Business Management or equivalent experience; master’s degree preferred. Casual compensation ranges and eligibility for PCC benefits apply; visa sponsorship is not

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or related field, or three years (minimum) of practical business experience. Master’sdegree preferred.
• Prior business advising and/or ownership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one business advising services to potential or existing small business owners.
• Refers client businesses for all SBDC services, classes, programs.
• Refers clients to appropriate resources, agencies, persons, or materials as needed.
• Keeps accurate computerized records of services required by the SBA and Oregon SBDC Network for tracking and funding purposes.
• Consults with the SBDC Director, administrative team, and PCC/SBDC business advisors to discuss ways to best serve clients.
• Communicates and empathizes with business owners in a patient, professional, and sincere manner to help small business owners start, grow, and expand healthy businesses.

Skills

Business advising

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Empathy

Office software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or related field

Three years practical business experience

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Basecamp

Zoom

CMS platforms

Job description

Portland Community College is hiring a casual Business Advisor for the Small Business Development Center. This part-time, casual professional role reports to the Director, SBDC and involves one-on-one business advising, client referrals, and record-keeping per SBA and Oregon SBDC guidelines.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Business Management or equivalent experience; master’s degree preferred. Casual compensation ranges and eligibility for PCC benefits apply; visa sponsorship is not