Business Advisor

Business Advisor – Vermont State University

This position provides one‑to‑one, no fee, confidential advising and education to established small business owners and those considering launching a new business venture, with emphasis on client segments and markets consistent with the VtSBDC strategic plan.

• Create a welcoming environment for engagement and put clients at ease through the use of effective advising approaches.
• Provide business advising in a manner to achieve the performance objectives of funders and stakeholders.
• Assist clients with the steps necessary to prepare for financing needs, using financial spreadsheets to build projections and associated assumptions.
• Build and maintain a portfolio of clients with potential for impact.
• Stay up to date with small business trends, in order to share successful business practices with clients.
• Perform outreach activities to promote and market the services available through VtSBDC to generate client referrals.
• Use available technology to conduct remote advising and training.
• Using VtSBDC‑licensed tools, conduct research, analysis, and industry benchmarking to support advice given to clients.
• Maintain records and produce reports relative to program activities in accordance with required client management systems.
• Stay abreast of federal, state and regional economic development initiatives and programs; help clients best utilize these programs.
• Develop and maintain local partnerships and collaborations that expand and enhance VtSBDC services in alignment with the strategic plan.
• Identify education and training needs, and where appropriate, plan and assist in delivery.
• Participate on advisor calls, staff meetings, committees and other related duties as requested by the State Director.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or other appropriate discipline. Plus, five to seven years business experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline with five to seven years relevant experience.

• Broad‑based knowledge and experience in business and industry.
• Experience planning and delivering business training programs.
• Demonstrate understanding of and ability to articulate industries driving the Vermont economy.
• Strong oral and written communication, presentation skills, planning, organizational and project management skills.
• Proven record of accountability and follow‑through with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with and represent the program to the business community, and a wide range of individuals within the state and region.
• Work outside of regular business hours may be expected.
• Valid Vermont driver’s license required.

Direct supervision is received by State Director.

Hybrid position, Vermont State Randolph campus, Randolph, VT.

$58,000 – $62,000.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Waiver to Vermont State Colleges
• Tuition Waiver to UVM
  * for dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long Term Disability
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Personal, and Vacation Leave

Vermont State University is a part of the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS). VSCS values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. VSCS strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. VSCS is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.

Please contact our HR office for assistance with accommodations at human resources.

NOTE:

This job could be subject to a criminal background check. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Higher Education