Business Advisor

DESCRIPTIVE TITLE: Business Advisor
BUDGET TITLE: Counselor (E.79)
FULLTIME _53.33%
PROJECT & LOCATION: Small Business Development Center, Rochester, NY
DATE TO BE FILLED: _ASAP
DURATION OF APPT.: 4/1//23– 9/30/24 1
P/T/A # 1178195-1-95649
SALARY:$25,598 annually
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FUNCTION & SCOPE:

The New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC) provides small business owners and entrepreneurs in New York with the highest quality, free and confidential business counseling, training, and business research. We provide expert management and technical assistance to start-up and existing businesses across the state. The New York SBDC is administered by State University of New York (SUNY) and The Research Foundation for SUNY (RF) and funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the State of New York, and host campuses. The Brockport SBDC provides small business advice and counseling for entrepreneurs in Genesee, Orleans, Monroe, Ontario, and Wayne Counties.

DUTIES:
• Provide one-on-one counseling to the center's small business clients in areas including small business start-up requirements, recordkeeping, marketing, and other small business concerns. The center's director determines case standards and review.
• Assist in Developing the organization's website
• Orchestrate and develop content for marketing aspects utilizing organization's website and social media platforms
• Participate and/or present in small business training sessions and workshops.
• Ongoing contact development and networking responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned by the center's director.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university AND its equivalent required; three (3) years' experience business consulting, small business management, or managerial consulting, which must include business and marketing plan development, financial analysis, and financing options.
• Demonstrated experience related to economic or entrepreneurial development.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with audiences of varied knowledge and expertise.
• Demonstrated skills in developing websites and utilizing social media platforms for marketing purposes
• Strong computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office software, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to work with a culturally and ethnically diverse clientele.
• Valid NYS driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated ability to produce basic financial projections (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow)
• Demonstrated experience working with a culturally and ethnically diverse population
• Demonstrated public speaking experience

SPECIAL NOTES:
*This position is a Research Foundation for The State University of New York (RF) position and is subject to The

*Research Foundation for SUNY policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines, and the availability of funding.
All finalists for this position will be subject to suitable pre-employment background investigation and may include confirmation of credentialing. Offers may not be extended until we receive a positive outcome from the pre-employment background investigation.

*The Research Foundation for The State University of New York (RF) is a private non-profit educational corporation. The RF is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. RF employees are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The RF operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.

*Applicants will not be reimbursed for any travel expenses.
• This position is subject to annual review based on performance and the availability of funds. (over)
*Research Foundation employees working more than 50% of the time receive fringe benefits that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement and generous paid time off.
For more information about the RF, check our website at www.rfsuny.org.

Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume along with a letter of application and three (3) letters of reference to:

Name/Title: SBDC Business Advisor Search Committee
Address: 161 Chestnut Street, Rochester, NY 14604
Beginning Review Date: April 21, 2023

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. however, candidates should submit their application by the beginning review date to insure optimal consideration.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.





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