Business Instructional Advisor

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* POSITION SUMMARY:

** Date application must be received for priority consideration by:
February 25, 2026  Anticipated Appointment Begin Date:
March 1, 2026  Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled:  Job Family Group:
Administrative and Professional  Division/Department:
School of Business/PIER Grant  Compensation Range (commensurate with experience): $27.59 -$30.30/hourly   FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt  Appointment Basis: 12-month  Time Type:
Part-time - 15 hours per week  Benefits Eligible:
No  Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration/Temporary:
Temporary   Temporary Position with an anticipated end date of October 30, 2028  This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License:
Yes  This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check:
Yes  Lead Work/

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Yes  Work Location Type:
Hybrid

Work Hours:

Hours vary  Worker Status:
Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship
** SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:
*** Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) a letter providing some detail of the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position; and (2) current resume/CV. **- PLEASE NOTE - during the application process, you will be prompted to attach these documents in the area titled "Resume." Please either combine ALL documents into ONE attachment, OR upload each item separately in this section.

Failure to upload ALL of the required documents may disqualify application from consideration.
*** For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services via email at  or by phone at .
** POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

** The PIER (Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Revitalization) part-time Business Instructional Advisor position supports the operations of the PIER Grant through the provision of professional instruction and advice to entrepreneurs and companies throughout the burn-scar region who are interested in building their operations. The burn-scar consists of the towns of Talent, Phoenix and Shady Cove in Jackson County, OR.While performing duties independently and under general supervision from the PIER Director, the Business Instructional Advisor maintains high levels of integrity, confidentiality and service to the clients who come to us for education, advice and assistance.

The Business Instructional Advisor works within guidelines established by SOU, and the PIER Grant Agreement between SOU and OHCS.Additional data collection and reporting responsibilities under this project include household income surveys to determine LMI (Low to Moderate Income) service provision and using creativity in service promotion and development to affect the LMI business community to the greatest extent as it rebuilds post-cataclysmic fire damage from the 2020 Straight-line and Obenchain fires.

Business development education classes formation and delivery are integral to this position.

This position is supported by grant funds and employment is contingent upon the continuation of funding. In the event of a loss or reduction of funding, appointments supported by these sources may be terminated without advance notice.
** Minimum Requirements
*** A Bachelor's of Science or Arts in business, marketing, information technology, economics, communications or a closely related field;
* Private business experience as either an owner, a manager / director, or as an executive;
* Prior experience working in community-based organizations, such as Chambers of Commerce, SCORE, Small Business Development Centers or other non-profit organization devoted to business development;
* Two years' experience and knowledge of business assessment practices;
* Knowledge of business lending practices and coaching businesses to be ready to make funding requests;
* Experience in developing and presenting business development information to groups of people in an instructor's role.

Note:

Some exceptions to the education requirement may be made for certain…