POOL Small Business Advisor Job Albany area,Oregon USA,Business

Position: [POOL] Small Business Advisor

Job Summary

This pooled position is part of a recruitment pool for roles assisting small business owners in Linn and Benton counties. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available.

Responsibilities

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.

Provide confidential individual advising services to owners of small businesses.

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

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

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

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

Meet with SBDC Director as needed.

Attend meetings of the Business Development Center when requested.

Sign a conflict of interest form.

Submit monthly summary of activities.

Education and Experience

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 Requirements

Criminal Background Check – C4.
Direct deposit for compensation.
Must be a resident of the State of Oregon.
Completion of post‑offer criminal background check.
Non‑sponsor for visa; must complete Form I-9 within three days of hire.

LBCC is a Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.

LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

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