SBDC Small Business Growth Advisor & Training Lead

Mt. Hood Community College; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Hood Community College is seeking a dedicated Small Business Development Center (SBDC) advisor who will provide counseling, training, and one-on-one advising to help startups meet SBA/OSBDCN goals.

The role involves designing and delivering workshops, tracking outcomes, and connecting clients with appropriate funding and resources. The person will work with diverse entrepreneurs, lead seminars, and collaborate with partners to promote SBDC services while maintaining confidential client

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in small business ownership, management level employment at a small business, and/or providing direct services to the small business community, including at least one year of small business guidance/counseling.
• Must complete annual ethics trainings offered by the Small Business Development Center network.
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds of the college’s community, students and employees; demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment, counseling, training, and referrals to prospective and existing entrepreneurs in areas such as business planning, financial projections, marketing, record keeping and accounting, financing, management, and other areas of small business ownership depending on client needs.
• Designs, facilitates, and leads workshops on small business-related topics such as business startup basics, access to capital, business planning and projections, financial statements, budgeting, bookkeeping, accounting, marketing plans, branding, and industry-specific best practices.
• Ensures the timely reporting of each counseling session including detailed notes, time, success stories, and economic impact into the client management system.
• Acts as advocate and liaison between clients and governmental or financial institutions depending on client needs.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, community partner meetings, professional development trainings, and conferences
• Assists with outreach by promoting SBDC services at local events as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Skills

Group training

One-on-one advising

Public speaking

Workshop design

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

Mt. Hood Community College is seeking a dedicated Small Business Development Center (SBDC) advisor who will provide counseling, training, and one-on-one advising to help startups meet SBA/OSBDCN goals.

The role involves designing and delivering workshops, tracking outcomes, and connecting clients with appropriate funding and resources. The person will work with diverse entrepreneurs, lead seminars, and collaborate with partners to promote SBDC services while maintaining confidential client