ND SBDC Business Advisor
Listed on 2026-07-13
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Business
Business Development, Business Analyst, Business Administration, Client Relationship Manager
Salary/Position Classification
- $60,000 - $65,000 annual, Exempt
- 40 hours per week
- This position will work in the Fargo SBDC Office.
ND SBDC Business Advisors execute the mission, vision, and values of the ND SBDC Network. They provide professional business advising and technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners or managers in all facets of starting, managing and growing a small business. These positions also may assist with program marketing, stakeholder relations and local‑match funds development within their assigned region, and for representing ND SBDC within their region at various functions and events.
Business Advisors are accountable for ND SBDC goals and milestones assigned to their Center and may be called upon to complete or assist with special projects and efforts involving the network, their region or Center, including market research or client research to understand and help to meet client and other stakeholder needs. The Fargo‑Southeast Small Business Advisor assists the Fargo‑Southeast Center Director with coverage of the southeastern quarter of the state.
It is possible for this position to work remotely within the region. Regular scheduled office hours are necessary at the Fargo SBDC location (schedule TBD), travel to clients and stakeholders within the service area is expected.
These positions are created, implemented and continued based on funding available from an annual SBA Cooperative Agreement award grant and any additional funding provided by other funding sources or special project funds.
Duties & Responsibilities- 75% - Provide one‑on‑one individualized business advising and technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners or managers in all facets of starting, managing and growing a small business. Client needs may require some evening or weekend appointments in person or by phone or e‑mail or travel from the regional center to a client’s business location in the region.
- Develop and provide high quality expertise to entrepreneurs, business owners, and business managers in all facets of starting, managing and growing a small business, topic areas to include, but are not limited to: analyzing the specific business and industry data in finance, marketing, management and operations, market feasibility, financial viability, supporting the development of business plans and financial packages, calculating and interpreting historical and projected financial ratios, preparing pro forma cash flow and financial statements;
troubleshooting to identify problems and areas for improvement, operations management and legal structures - Deploy team‑based advising practices when appropriate and connect program clients to other appropriate resources when the need arises
- Maintain accurate, complete, timely and confidential client files in Center IC database for review and reporting
- Utilize technology and tools, including SBDCNet, Bizminer, Vertical IQ, BRG, and other reputable databases/resources, and also seek new tools to meet client and program needs
- Obtain feedback from clients regarding services provided, including satisfaction, impacts and success
- Identify other technical assistance providers that support the growth of small business and utilize those services as appropriate for client success
- Develop and provide high quality expertise to entrepreneurs, business owners, and business managers in all facets of starting, managing and growing a small business, topic areas to include, but are not limited to: analyzing the specific business and industry data in finance, marketing, management and operations, market feasibility, financial viability, supporting the development of business plans and financial packages, calculating and interpreting historical and projected financial ratios, preparing pro forma cash flow and financial statements;
- 15% - Center administration and program management support
- Participate in beneficial committees, special projects, and attend small business industry events to meet existing and potential clients and foster referrals from support network and private sector assistance providers.
- Assist with organizing and promoting high quality collaborative business training programs that are responsive to the needs of the business community served Support Center Director in preparation for and presentations on small business topics and center services at business and civic meetings
- Serve as an advocate of business development, expansion, and retention in the defined service area, thereby becoming a visible leader in the local business community, working collaboratively with Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development Offices, Regional Councils, and business incubators…
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