Vermont State University · 1 month ago
Business Advisor
Randolph Center, VT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$58K/yr - $62K/yr
5+ years expVermont State University is dedicated to providing educational resources and support to small business owners. The Business Advisor role involves offering confidential advising and education to clients, assisting them in preparing for financing needs, and promoting the services of the Vermont Small Business Development Center.
AlumniEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Create a welcoming environment for engagement and put clients at ease through the use of effective advising approaches
Provide business advising in a manner to achieve the performance objectives of funders and stakeholders
Assist clients with the steps necessary to prepare for financing needs, using financial spreadsheets to build projections and associated assumptions
Build and maintain a portfolio of clients with potential for impact
Stay up to date with small business trends, in order to share successful business practices with clients
Perform outreach activities to promote and market the services available through VtSBDC to generate client referrals
Use available technology to conduct remote advising and training
Using VtSBDC-licensed tools, conduct research, analysis, and industry benchmarking to support advice given to clients
Maintain records and produce reports relative to program activities in accordance with required client management systems
Stay abreast of federal, state and regional economic development initiatives and programs; help clients best utilize these programs
Develop and maintain local partnerships and collaborations that expand and enhance VtSBDC services in alignment with the strategic plan
Identify education and training needs, and where appropriate, plan and assist in delivery
Participate on advisor calls, staff meetings, committees and other related duties as requested by the State Director
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration or other appropriate discipline
Five to seven years business experience, or combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired
Broad-based knowledge and experience in business and industry
Experience planning and delivering business training programs
Demonstrate understanding of and ability to articulate industries driving the Vermont economy
Strong oral and written communication, presentation skills, planning, organizational and project management skills
Proven record of accountability and follow-through with the ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work effectively with and represent the program to the business community, and a wide range of individuals within the state and region
Work outside of regular business hours may be expected
Valid Vermont driver's license required
Preferred
Master's degree in appropriate discipline with five to seven years relevant experience
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Tuition Waiver to Vermont State Colleges
Tuition Waiver to UVM for dependent children
Employee Assistance Program
Long Term Disability
14 Paid Holidays
Medical, Personal, and Vacation Leave
Company
Vermont State University
Vermont State University offers career-focused education accessible to students in Vermont and the region.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.8MKey Investors
U.S. Department of EducationNational Science FoundationNorthern Border Regional Commission
2025-07-09Grant· $6M
2024-09-26Grant· $1.8M
2024-01-31Grant
Leadership Team
Karry Booska
Assistant Director of Community Partnerships for Career Development
Oyibo Afoaku, Ph.D.
Chief Diversity Officer
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