PT Business Advisor

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Posting Summary Working Title

PT Business Advisor

Role Title Role Code

19211-SW

FLSA

Nonexempt

Pay Band Position Number

294w0024

Agency

Southwest Virginia Community College

Division

Southwest Virginia Community College (Div)

Work Location

Tazewell - 185

Hiring Range

$20.00-$25.00 per hour

Emergency/Essential Personnel

No

EEO Category

Full Time or Part Time

Telework Options

No

Bilingual or Multilingual Skill Requirement

No

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 7:45AM-4:30PM

Up to 29 hours per week, hours will vary

Sensitive Position

No

Job Description

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) offers career‑training programs in numerous technical, industrial, and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students. Located in Richlands, Virginia, SWCC offers associate’s degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts, and science. These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four‑year university.

SWCC also has associate degrees that feature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice.

Position Overview / Chief Objectives

The chief objectives of this position are to provide confidential business consulting and research services to clients of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) through virtual and/or in‑person meetings, and to assist the SBDC Director in developing and managing outreach services across Tazewell, Buchanan, Russell, and Dickenson County.

This position requires execution of Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Agreements to protect client and program integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one confidential advising to the SBDC clients on topics such as business planning, financial strategy, operations, and market analysis.
• Assist clients in developing financial strategies, setting financial goals, preparing projections, and compiling supporting documentation.
• Research and interpret relevant market, financial, and operational data to help clients make informed decisions.
• Support the SBDC Director in the development and implementation of outreach programs and initiatives within the assigned service area.
• Connect clients with on- and off-campus resources, technical assistance, and partner organizations to support business development.
• Maintain accurate statistical and narrative data for client sessions, outcomes, and impacts using the Virginia SBDC database.
• Conduct regular follow‑ups with clients to track progress and ensure successful implementation of business or financial strategies.
• Participate in SBDC meetings, training, and professional development opportunities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting the agency or state government during emergency declarations by the Governor.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's /

Required Qualifications

• Strong analytical and research abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable presenting information to groups and facilitating discussions.
• Demonstrated diplomacy, tact, and professionalism in client and partner interactions.
• Associate degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
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