Senior Business Advisor

MACNY•Syracuse, NY

1d•$44,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY is currently recruiting for a Senior Business Advisor The Senior Advisor provides a comprehensive range of small business-based assistance including one-to-one client counseling in the area of business plan development; analyzes, prepares and structures financial statements, such as cash flow projections, income statements and sources and uses statements; assists with developing a funding plan; provides assistance in automated and manual record keeping systems and assists clients with market related issues such as advertising, promotional functions, market surveys, and other related areas

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in the area of business, management, finance, economics or related field from a regionally accredited college, university or foreign equivalency.
Minimum three years' small business experience or in an entrepreneurial environment.
Ability to effectively represent the college and SBDC to community organizations
Ability to exercise good judgement within established guidelines
Ability to collaborate effectively within a group setting
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to relate well with diverse constituencies
Effective organizational and time management skills
Ability to effectively manage client scheduling
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Possess an understanding of the importance of confidentiality
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Nice To Haves

Small business ownership or consultation experience.
Experience with small business advisement
Knowledge of commercial lending
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of accounting principles
Knowledge of marketing principles
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred. English and other languages will be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide quality one-to-one advisement and counseling to a varied and complex range of clientele in the areas of business plan development, financial projections and business strategies.
Conduct and develop Small Business Development Center (SBDC) training sessions and workshops on a regular basis and provide follow-up services as necessary to attendees.
Act as a clearinghouse for information for clients and other interested individuals and refers, when necessary, those individuals to outside entities, which can provide additional support services.
Participates in business related training events and programs as part of ongoing professional development.
Initiates and maintains contact with business and economic development community stakeholders for client referral purposes.
Enters client data into the management database in a timely manner.
Provides customized funding plans for applicable clients.
Responsible for achieving economic impact goals for the Regional Center.
Understand specific small business needs within each county and work with Director to satisfy those needs.
Provide direct assistance to all staff in meeting client and program objectives.