Senior Business Advisor

dallascollege; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College is seeking a business advisor to provide one-on-one and group guidance to business clients and scholars, delivering strategic recommendations and management insights to help clients achieve their goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with five years of related experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to work with diverse communities. Some positions may offer a hybrid arrangement after six months with approval.

Qualifications

• Experience with and/or the ability to employ a business case management approach for advising participants in the educational, business components and financial service aspects of the program.
• Business knowledge and marketing skills, with knowledge of business requirements and support methodologies.
• Experience related to economic or entrepreneurial development, business ownership and management.
• Demonstrated proficiency in financial analysis with the ability to diagnose problems and apply information to create workable solutions.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local and other funding sources.
• Experience establishing solid business relationships in a local economic development context.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Proven record of accomplishment in achieving objectives with minimal supervision.
• Experience working in diverse environments with clients of varying backgrounds.
• Strong strategic and project planning, business development and risk management experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support business clients and scholars in a learning environment to identify their business needs and provide tools to build their business.
• Provide consultation and innovative ideas for working with small business clients to improve growth.
• Engage in routine meetings to identify new opportunities and tools to develop a growth plan.
• Create and implement change plans in partnership with program leadership.
• Provide training and information and make recommendations to colleagues advising their clients.
• Collaborate with staff and faculty to achieve client satisfaction and organizational goals.
• Meet with strategic partners for the benefit of the DFW community.
• Track progress of scholars/clients to ensure completion of business plan deliverables.

Skills

Business case management

Business knowledge

Marketing skills

Economic development

Financial analysis

Funding sources knowledge

Stakeholder relationships

Leadership

Project management

Diversity & inclusion

Strategic planning

Training & coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Official transcripts required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. CT on the day before the listed closing date.

Weekly Work Hours

40

Compensation Range

Staff Range N07

Salary Minimum

$79,439.00 Annually

FLSA

United States of America (Exempt)

Work Location

All positions are considered on-site roles.

After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy.

Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence, even when teaching online courses, in accordance with state law.

Position Type

Staff

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for providing one‑on‑one business advising and technical assistance to business clients and scholars. Provides business recommendations, principles, and business management strategy to ensure business accomplishment.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience with and/or the ability to employ a business case management approach for advising participants in the educational, business components and financial service aspects of the program.
• Business knowledge and marketing skills, with the knowledge of business requirements and support methodologies.
• Experience related to economic or entrepreneurial development, business ownership and management.
• Demonstrated proficiency in financial analysis with the ability to correctly diagnose defined problem and apply information, resources and processes to create a workable and usable solution.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local and other funding sources.
• Experience establishing solid business relationships in a local economic development, community or business context.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Proven record of accomplishment in achieving objectives, and district goals with minimal supervision.
• Experience working in diverse environments with clients of varying economic backgrounds.
• Must have strong strategic and project planning, business development and risk management experience.
• The ability to convey concepts and training in both individual and group settings.
• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements, while making informative decisions utilizing research and technology.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and related software.
• Strong logistical and organizational skills with the ability to multitask efficiently and effectively with strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to quality customer service and excellence.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and listening.
• Strong presentation and training skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree or higher plus five (5) years of work related experience.

Official transcripts are required.

Current and valid Texas driver's license required for offsite travel.

Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate and support business clients and scholars in a learning environment to identify their business needs and provide them with the tools and resources needed to assist them in building their business.
• Provide consultation and innovative ideas for working with small business clients to improve their desired business growth.
• Engage in routine meetings to identify new opportunities and tools to assist them in developing a strategic plan of growth.
• Create and implement change plans in partnership with program leadership.
• Provides training and valuable information and makes recommendations to colleagues as they advise their own clients.
• Collaborate with staff members and faculty with the purpose of achieving client satisfaction and meeting organizational goals.
• Meet with strategic partners, including municipalities, for profit and nonprofit organizations with exclusive focus of improving the DFW community efforts.
• Track and record the progress of business scholars/clients to ensure their completion of the business plan deliverables and ensure the program is being followed to achieve successful completion.
• Develop projects to meet the needs of the client and prepare reports and recommendations for overall projects and related activities.
• Conduct outreach presentations and workshops to facilitate group learning and ensure the client understands the benefit of utility tools and resources that are available.
• Uses all available modes of communication and selects the most appropriate mode according to the audience, project or issue and level of confidentiality.
• Completes required professional development training hours per academic year.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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