Senior Business Advisor

Job description

Purpose of the Position: The Senior Business Advisor, Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides advanced confidential business counseling, training, and subject matter expertise to entrepreneurs and small businesses. The role supports business startup, growth, and sustainability through advising and training activities. Works with center director on specialized metric-aligned initiatives and training. Position includes administrative duties related to client narratives, communications, event coordination and other project related activities. Key Responsibilities Include: Advanced Business Counseling: Business Training Program Leadership & Delivery - Provide advanced one-on-one counseling to startup, existing, and growth-oriented businesses. - Advise clients with basic business startup requirements, legal entities, licensing, taxes, marketing, management, basic financial practices, and compliance. - Support the development and review of business plans, cash flow projections, operational strategies, and financial projections. - Provide market research reports using SBDC and the University library tools. - Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for specialized business topics....