POOL Small Business Advisor

Position: [POOL] Small Business Advisor
Position Title:

[POOL] Small Business Advisor Department Small Business Development Center Appointment Type Part-Time Hourly FLSA Non-Exempt Position FTE N/A Location Albany Campus, Albany, OR Salary Grade Not Applicable Salary Rate

See "Special Notes to Applicants" section above.

Job Summary:

This posting is for a pooled position. Application submissions for "[POOL]" positions are accepted on an ongoing basis to ensure a continuous and ready pool of qualified candidates for immediate review when the need arises. If/when a position becomes available, the College will review applications from this pool, and interview candidates whose qualifications best match the specific opening.

Applicants must reapply to the pool annually to maintain their active status in the pool.

Assist small business owners on a one-to-one basis with a wide variety of business management challenges. Flexibility to meet schedules of clients in Linn and Benton counties.

Essential Duties:

1. Provide confidential individual advising services to owners of small businesses.

2. Make clients aware of seminars being offered at the Business Development Center.

3. Maintain an awareness of both public and private sector resources available for small business owners and make appropriate referrals to those resources.

4. Communicate and coordinate activities with other staff of the Business Development Center.

5. Maintain well-documented client files and enter all client advising activity into web-based database.

6. Meet with SBDC Director as needed.

7. Attend meetings of the Business Development Center when requested.

8. Sign a conflict of interest form.

9. Submit monthly summary of activities.

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office or classroom setting with minimal exposure to safety or health hazards.

Education and Experience

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications. In order to be considered, your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

* Minimum of BA/BS degree in Business or a related field. Candidates who have not achieved this level of education may be considered with significant documented experience in a Business-related field.

* Demonstrated understanding of the challenges faced by small business owners and how to help them overcome these challenges is critical.

* Applicant should have experience owning a small business, managing a small business or advising small business owners. Good knowledge of a wide variety of business management skills is important, but applicants with a specific technical skill such as graphic design, computer software, accounting, engineering, etc. are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Position requires a self-starter who is able to work effectively with a wide variety of people.

Employment Requirement Criminal Background Check - C4 Applicant Instructions:

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions become available.

In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents when applying:

* Resume/Curriculum Vitae

* Unofficial Academic Transcript showing qualifying degree.

* Cover Letter

Transcripts from institutions outside of the United States must be accompanied by an international credential agency evaluation.  for a list of agencies who perform this service.

U.S. Veterans must attach proof of Veteran Status to their application to qualify for veteran's consideration.

Resources and Tips for Applicants:

* View information about Accessibility in Recruitment and disability accommodations at Linn-Benton Community College at this link.

Special Notes to Applicants:

Salary and Compensation Information:

Courses are paid on a per-credit basis. New Part-time Faculty begin at Step 1 of the payscale, with steps being "rolled" once per term, if eligible.

* View the 25/26 Academic Year Part-Time Salary Schedule at this link.

* Table 1 illustrates the cost per credit for each step on the pay scale. Instructors new to the College typically start at the rate listed in column 1.

* Table 3 illustrates…