Provide confidential one-on-one business advising to entrepreneurs and small business owners in Coos, Curry and western Douglas Counties. Advising topics include, but are not limited to business formation, business plan development, pre-venture feasibility, financial management and bookkeeping, marketing, human resource management, sources of capital, commercialization of products, intellectual property protection, business resilience and recovery and strategic planning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Business Advising (70% of Time)

• Provide confidential one-on-one business advising either in-person, on the phone, via Zoom, or via email to business owners and potential owners as stipulated in the agreements with the Oregon SBDC Network, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and Business Oregon.
• Keep all scheduled client appointments.
• Adhere to the Oregon SBDC Network Code of Ethics.
• Participate in the Oregon SBDC Network’s Professional Development and other training and networking opportunities as requested.
• Refer clients to appropriate small business resources and training as appropriate.
• Deliver business training as assigned.

Advising Program Support (30% of Time)

• Enter a counseling record into the Oregon SBDC Network’s Management Information System (Center IC) within five business days of each meeting with a client which tracks time spent, subjects discussed, recommendations/referrals made, and counselor and client next steps.
• Capture and record economic impacts and success stories as supported by the work conducted with clients.
• Ensure integrity of client data entered into Center IC.
• Demonstrate continued professional growth by staying current in and expanding knowledge of business processes and systems through a plan of professional development.
• Attend SBDC staff meetings.

Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as Required/Assigned

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  Knowledge of all aspects of business startup, management, and growth.
• Knowledge of resources available to businesses, agencies supporting businesses and training opportunities available to small business owners.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter.
• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to communicate verbally in ways that meet clients’ needs and levels of understanding.
• Ability to perform data entry and access various files in college-wide information system, word processing, and spreadsheet applications. Exhibit a high level of computer literacy, sufficient to use software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to produce correspondence, documents, brochures, flyers, and reports. Accuracy in database management essential. A comfort level with advising using video and online technology a plus.
• Ability to receive and process information in a professional, sensitive, timely, and confidential manner. Ability to interview clients and assess needs. Good problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to work effectively and sensitively with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities.
• Ability to consistently convey a pleasant and helpful attitude by using excellent interpersonal and communication skills to control sometimes stressful and emotional situations. Requires sufficient communication and human relations skills to resolve complaints/issues, defuse anger, and gain cooperation.
• Ability to plan, organize, and carry out activities independently. Strong time management skills to support efficient work production and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of client identity and information.
• Ability to respond on short notice to a client’s needs.
• Ability and willingness to manage a flexible work schedule with self-discipline, including occasional travel, various hours and possible weekends/evenings, as well as workdays at other college and client locations.
• Ability to communicate professionally with SBDC staff, other business advisors, instructors, clients, stakeholders, economic developers, project coordinators, community members, legislators, volunteers, and lab assistants.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Southwestern Oregon Community College only accepts applications through this online application system. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline.

For assistance with this, please email hr@socc.edu. For technical assistance with your application, please call (855) 524-5627.

Please note: We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum/special qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.

Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in administrative policies and procedures or collective bargaining agreements (as applicable). For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement.

The college does not sponsor employees in the visa application process if they intend to use this as their means to work in the United States. This means that all required work visas must be in place and supported by appropriate evidence to be employed by Southwestern.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.

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VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT:

Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) – OR – Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

NON-DISCRIMINATION:

It is the policy of Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, parental status, veteran status or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga 512. Phone 541-888-7206 or TDD 541-888-7368. All other issues, concerns, and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate Manager.

Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report

The “Jeanne Clery Disclosure for Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” (formerly the Campus Security Act) is a federal law that requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus security information, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area. As a current or prospective Southwestern student or employee, you have a right to obtain a copy of this information. You may review this information here: Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report. You may also obtain a hard copy of this information upon request by contacting Administrative Services at 541-888-7206.