Business Advisor - Small Business Development Center - University at Albany

Overview

The Business Advisor plays a pivotal role in advancing the mission of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) by providing one-on-one confidential business counseling and technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners. This position supports clients across all stages of the business lifecycle ranging from startup to expansion while helping foster economic development within the local community.

• Client advisement (meetings, advisement and work product)
• Training program development and execution
• Client resource development
• Administrative tasks (data entry, filing, reporting, etc.)

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  A Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, accounting or a related field preferred, however, prior business ownership or management experience may be substituted for the degree. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of five (5) years of direct business experience in advising, consulting, entrepreneurship or management.
• Experience developing and delivering in-person and virtual training.
• Business computer skills including Office 365 and ChatGPT.
• Ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within a diverse campus community and to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging related to the role.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Self-motivated and directed with experience determining priorities and processes in collaboration with others.
• Ability to effectively communicate over the phone, in person, and on online platforms (Zoom, Skype, Teams, etc.).
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communications, customer service, client follow-up, and overall business acumen.
• Ability to adapt to changing economic and client situations; willingness to support economic recovery efforts; remote work experience is a plus.
• Experience with business process improvement or leading others in analysis of operations is a plus.
• Fluency in a language other than English is a plus.

This is a promotional opportunity for current UAlbany employees. Eligibility for Consideration:
You must be employed at the University at Albany campus in a State-funded UUP professional position. You must have a permanent, term, or probationary appointment. Only temporary employees employed by UAlbany for three or more consecutive years can be considered eligible.

For details concerning the University's Promotion Policy for Professional Employees, please see HR Memorandum 88-4. Professional Rank and Salary Grade:
Senior Staff Assistant, SL3, $57,151.

Note:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. UAlbany is not an E-Verify employer. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires annual security reporting. The Annual Security Report is available in PDF format at the university police site.