Business Advisor; Casual

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Please Note:

PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offersare contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington.

Portland Community College will also ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs.

Casual positions at Portland Community College have a working hour limit per fiscal year. Please see the Casual Employment at PCCsection below for more details.

Job Title:

Business Advisor (Casual)

Department:
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Reports to:

Director, SBDC

Classification:
Part-time Casual Professional

Length of

Contract:

As Assigned

Location:

PCC Small Business Development Ctr

• Provides one-on-one business advising services to potential or existing small business owners.
• Refers client businesses for all SBDC services, classes,programs.
• Refers clients to appropriate resources, agencies, persons, or materials as needed.
• Keeps accurate computerized records of services required by theSBA and Oregon SBDC Network for tracking and funding purposes.
• Consults with the SBDC Director, administrative team, and PCCSBDC business advisors to discuss ways to best serve clients.
• Communicates and empathizes with business owners in a patient,professional, and sincere manner to help small business owners start, grow, and expand healthy businesses.

• Knowledge, skills, and experience in advising small business owners in business development.
• Strong written, listening, and verbal communication skills,with the ability to convey ideas and information effectively toothers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to empathize with clients and quickly translate experience into practical advice.
• Proficiency with standard office software and online applications, including but not limited to:
  Word, Excel,PowerPoint, Basecamp, Zoom, and CMS platforms.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or related field, orthree years (minimum) of practical business experience. Master’sdegree preferred.
• Prior business advising and/or ownership preferred.

• Current knowledge and experience in business development and operations, including financial analysis, marketing, sales,strategy, business planning, business management, and other small business development areas.
• Three years of recent practical experience in business advising and/or business ownership.

This position will remain open until filled.

• Clerical/Administrative Support Employee can work up to 599 hours in a fiscal year
• Service Assistant/Maintenance Employee can work up to 599 hours in a fiscal year
• Skilled Craft Employee can work up to 599 hours in a fiscal year
• Technical Assistant Employee can work up to 599 hours in a fiscal year
• Professional Employee can work up to 959 hours in a fiscal year
• Management/Supervisory Employee can work up to 1039 hours in a fiscal year

Casual Compensation Hourly Range $16.80 - $25.05

As a new Casual employee, you may be eligible for certain benefits through PCC, such as Oregon Sick Leave and retirement savings plans.

More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible,and how to enroll or make changes can be found /hr/benefits . Please email PCCBenefits if you haveany questions.

Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.

Contact PCC at pccjobs if you have questions

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