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Small Business Development Center Instructor and/or Business Advisor [Part-Time Faculty Pool]
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What they do
A Business Development Specialist identifies new business opportunities and clients for a company, identifies new products, services and lines of business, and develops marketing and sales strategies to help grow a company's business. Collects and manages data on sales and business processes, does market research, and stays informed of industry trends and dynamics. Builds customer relationships and partnerships. Reports to a Business Development Manager or Director.
$71,444 / year median in Oregon
+5% projected growth
Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Depending upon assignment, responsibilities may include instruction, business advising, or a combination of both: Business Advising Provide confidential one-on-one business advising to prospective, start-up, and existing business owners in accordance with Oregon SBDC Network and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) standards. Provide culturally responsive advising that recognizes and values the unique experiences, strengths, and goals of entrepreneurs from diverse communities while helping them navigate barriers to business success. Assist clients with business planning, financial analysis, cash flow management, marketing strategies, operations, business growth, strategic planning, succession planning, and other business management topics. Conduct business assessments and provide practical, client-centered recommendations. Develop and facilitate workshops, seminars, webinars, and customized training. Maintain accurate client records and documentation. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with financial institutions, government agencies, community organizations, business associations, and entrepreneurial support organizations. Maintain current knowledge of business trends, emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and best practices. Support the SBDC mission of helping entrepreneurs start, grow, and sustain successful businesses. Instruction Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, high-quality instruction in entrepreneurship, small business management, and related business disciplines. Provides student contact before and after class and by telephone, video conferencing, scheduled meetings or email exchanges as needed. Prepares, distributes and utilizes instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate; incorporates the latest classroom technology when available and appropriate to instructional activities. Structures classes and curriculum to correspond with the overall program objectives; prepares clear objectives for students for each course. Provide instruction in classroom, online, hybrid, workshops, webinars, and customized business training. Understands, develops and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates sensitivity to diversity within the college community. Integrate current business trends, technologies, and industry best practices into instruction. Responsible for classroom and departmental equipment and provides for the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate. Understands and abides by college policies and regulations and other policies, procedures and materialsas required by the college, departments or divisions. Convenes classes on time and as scheduled. Evaluate student learning and maintain instructional records in accordance with College policies. Ensures and emphasizes safe working and classroom conditions and practices. Understands and uses the college's computer system. General Responsibilities Create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment that fosters belonging and supports the success of students, entrepreneurs, colleagues, and community partners from all backgrounds. Support equitable access to entrepreneurial education, business advising, and business resources by helping reduce barriers to participation for historically underserved and underrepresented communities. Build trusting relationships with entrepreneurs, community organizations, business partners, and colleagues. Understand and comply with College policies and Oregon SBDC Network and SBA requirements. Attend required meetings and professional development. Perform other related instructional and/or business advising duties as assigned.AUXILIARY JOB FUNCTIONS
May provide assistance to other department personnel as workload and staffing levels dictate. Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.MINIMUM/MANDATORY EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and significant professional business experience. Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience owning, operating, managing, consulting with, or advising small businesses. Demonstrated expertise in one or more business disciplines such as entrepreneurship, business planning, finance, accounting, marketing, operations, human resources, business technology, AI, cybersecurity, government contracting, strategic planning, business growth, or succession planning. Demonstrated ability to effectively teach, coach, mentor, facilitate learning, advise, or consult with adult learners and business owners. Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation skills. Ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse individuals, businesses, and community organizations. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment. Demonstrated proficiency using common business and communication technologies, such as Microsoft 365 or comparable productivity tools, videoconferencing platforms, learning-management systems, and client-record databases, with the ability to learn new systems.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES
Ability to complete Oregon SBDC Network onboarding and required advisor certification, as applicable to the assignment. The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility, including the use of step stools in order to retrieve archived materials. Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a regular basis such as papers, files, boxes, equipment, computers, etc., and rarely requires moving materials weighing over 25 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, monitor, projector, calculator, printer, and standard office equipment.WORKING CONDITIONS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Inside. Classes and counseling during both day and evening hours with occasional weekend obligations.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervision of other personnel is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general direction of the Director. Established college policies and procedures, State and Federal rules/regulations, and departmental protocols, guidelines, and SOPs dictate actions. Application Instructions Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications, core competencies, and preferred qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet all the qualifications listed in this job posting, we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all the relevant education, transferable skills, and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position. Please ensure you include all information on your application which you wish to be considered. When applying for this position, you will be required to complete the NeoGov application, including work history relevant to the position and attach the following electronic documents: Resume Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and describing how you meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of the position If applicable: Veteran and/or Oregon National Guard's preference documentation Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. CCC makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position. Please remove all graduation and other education related dates from your application materials. For application support, please refer to this guide or contact NeoEd's support team @ 855.524.5627. Veterans' Preference Under Oregon Law, qualified Veterans and current or former Oregon National Guard members may be eligible for Veteran's preference when applying for positions with CCC. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans' disability preference letter. Documents RequiredMEMBER COPY 4
of DD Form 214 or 215 NGB Form 22 or 55 For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Pages/veterans-preference.aspx Terms of Employment All positions at CCC are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college and requires a flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends. Those offered employment will be required to complete and sign forms before initiating the background check step. CCC employees must reside within 50 miles of Oregon City, Harmony or Wilsonville campus as a condition of employment. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. CCC does not support employment permits or visas. Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal. Equal Employment Opportunity CCC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance