Business Advisor (Casual)

Portland Community College•Portland, OR

10d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Portland Community College (PCC) is seeking a Business Advisor (Casual) for its Small Business Development Center (SBDC). This role provides one-on-one advising to small business owners, referring them to SBDC services and other relevant resources. The advisor will maintain accurate records for tracking and funding purposes, and collaborate with the SBDC team to best serve clients. The position requires excellent communication and empathy skills to help businesses start, grow, and expand. PCC is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, serving approximately 80,000 students across multiple campuses and centers, with a mission to make high-quality education accessible and contribute to economic development. Casual positions at PCC have a working hour limit per fiscal year.

Requirements

Knowledge, skills, and experience in advising small business owners in business development.
Strong written, listening, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas and information effectively to others.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to empathize with clients and quickly translate experience into practical advice.
Proficiency with standard office software and online applications, including but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Basecamp, Zoom, and CMS platforms.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or related field, or three years (minimum) of practical business experience.
Current knowledge and experience in business development and operations, including financial analysis, marketing, sales, strategy, business planning, business management, and other small business development areas.
Three years of recent practical experience in business advising and/or business ownership.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Prior business advising and/or ownership preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides one-on-one business advising services to potential or existing small business owners.
Refers client businesses for all SBDC services, classes, programs.
Refers clients to appropriate resources, agencies, persons, or materials as needed.
Keeps accurate computerized records of services required by the SBA and Oregon SBDC Network for tracking and funding purposes.
Consults with the SBDC Director, administrative team, and PCC SBDC business advisors to discuss ways to best serve clients.
Communicates and empathizes with business owners in a patient, professional, and sincere manner to help small business owners start, grow, and expand healthy businesses.