Business Advisor

Small Business Development Center

Search 1725 - Posted March 25, 2024

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 a seven-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, as well as promoting awareness of the SBDC, providing training workshops, and other responsibilities. 
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree + at least 3 years of 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.
• Requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business-related discipline; three to five years of relevant experience.
• 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. 

COMPENSATION:

• Salary:  $55,297 - $59,000 annually.

BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

• Health Insurance
• Free Dental insurance for employees
• Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
• Up to 31 days paid vacation and holidays
• Sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
• Dependent tuition waiver
• For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit here. 

APPLY:

To apply, upload a letter of application, unofficial transcripts, resume, and at least three (3) references 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.

For more information

Jose Pavon

HR Professional

jpavon@emporia.edu

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.