Business Advisor

Small Business Development Center

Search 1392 - Posted September 26, 2023

If you value small businesses and entrepreneurs, enjoy working with the public, and have strong business knowledge and skills, then consider joining the Kansas SBDC.

This is a full-time, twelve-month position working out of the regional SBDC office at Emporia State University and serving clients in an eleven-county area. There is excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Business Advisor will provide assistance and training to existing and prospective business owners in developing business and marketing plans, market research, financial projections, analyzing cash flow, and providing guidance with a range of additional topics,
• Promoting awareness of the SBDC,
• Providing training workshops, and other responsibilities. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or a related field, with more than three years of related professional experience.
• The successful candidate will be detail oriented, organized, possess strong financial and marketing knowledge, be a good communicator, and have a desire to help small businesses,
• Ability to travel in the service area and to in-state meetings; ability to work with significant level of trust, tact and diplomacy; ability to foster sound working relationships; strong analytical ability; computer skills, preferably in Microsoft Office. 

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business-related discipline; with at least five years of relevant experience

COMPENSATION:

• Salary is commensurate based on experience and/or degree. 
• Emporia State University offers a generous benefit package. Find out more about our health benefits, retirement options, paid time off, dependent and spouse tuition waiver program, and many other benefits at this link.

APPLY:

To apply, upload a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for at least three professional here.

Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hire.

Review of Application Materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

For more information

Jose Pavon

HR Professional

jpavon@emporia.edu

620-341-6033

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.