Associate Business Advisor

Available Title(s):

1195-YN_ADMINPRO - Associate Business Management Counselor

Business Title:

Associate Business Advisor

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The primary focus of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program is business development education through individual and small group advising. As the Associate Business Advisor, you will act as an instructor, delivering basic, intermediate, and advanced workshops to educate entrepreneurs and small business owners. In the process, you will maintain strict confidentiality of all client information and follow conflict of interest policies of the SBDC program.

In addition to the instruction/advising component of the job, you will also assist in the development and presentation of program materials and training programs to the community through regular engagement with Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development Councils, service clubs and community organizations. Additionally, you will provide technical assistance for developing program materials, information security, and other assignments. Use the SBDC Client Management Database. Duties are performed under general supervision and mentorship of the Associate State Director.

Required Qualifications:

• Positions require a Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and two (2) years of experience in business ownership, business management and/or program development. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. These positions may require additional licenses or certifications.

• Strong computer skills including demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel.

• Within six (6) months of hire, complete or be making satisfactory progress toward completion as determined by the SBDC's Certification and Professional Development Committee, the Washington SBDC certification. Upon successful completion, the candidate will be designated a Certified Business Advisor (CBA) and will be expected to pursue on-going professional development and continuing education to maintain their certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated local economic development, community, and business relationships.

• Experience in working with and/or advising small businesses doing market research and assisting with program development.

• Experienced in Cyber Security and/or Cyber Security Training.

• Experience in working within a business advising or SBDC network.

• Two (2) or more years of small business ownership and/or management.

• Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Office of Research
Department Name: Washington SBDC
City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA 99202
Department Link: Washington Small Business Development Center Webpage
Monthly Salary: $3,751 - $4,800 | In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation .  

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation .

Overtime Eligibility: This position is overtime eligible.
FTE: 100%
This is a Permanent position.
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

• External candidates : please upload all required documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. 

• Internal candidates : please upload all required documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. 

Required Documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .