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Wayne State University · 1 day ago

Business Advisor, Small Business Training Program

Detroit, MI

Part-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$72K/yr - $72K/yr

3+ years exp

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Business Advisor for its Small Business Training Program at the Detroit campus. The role involves advising small business owners, supporting their growth, and connecting them to necessary business support services.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Advise designated scholars as to the completion of the program deliverables and the growth of their business, support the classroom environment, and link scholars to business support services

Meet with small business owners on an individual basis at least 6-8 times per program (target of approximately 1.5 - 2 hours per meeting through a combination of in-person and phone/on-line meetings) to guide business growth with the final meeting (Post Mod 9) dedicated to quality control of the growth plan and an advisor transition plan

Assist scholars in learning how to use professional services (advisors) appropriately (preparation, discussion and debrief, and follow-up)

Work with scholars to connect them to external Business Support Services (local entrepreneurship ecosystem) as needed for specialty services

Work with scholars to understand, collect and apply business metrics to support growth

Assist within the classroom to coordinate group activities and support faculty

Help scholars apply course content to their businesses

Leads bi-weekly planning sessions (See Scholar Support System/Triple S Overview) to support scholar business growth

Attend all modules, clinics and program events to support scholar learning

Participate in the national program Training Seminar with a particular focus on Advising for business growth using the program deliverables (Growth Plan)

Techniques for facilitating peer learning

Planning and conducting individual meetings with scholars, including how to support scholars through the 'Scholar Support System'

Collecting and validating baseline and graduation Measurement and Evaluation tools and advancing a metric-based mindset

Understanding the content and delivery approach of the curriculum

Connect with the local partner CDFI's as guided by the Advisement and Training Manager

Assist in scholar recruiting as directed by the Advisement and Training Manager or Outreach Director

Review scholar applications as part of admission process

Review accepted scholar data (applications and baseline assessment tools) to understand scholar's individualized needs as well as the needs of the cohort

Plan advising schedule and approach

Work with Program Manager to create scholar profiles for program use

Work with advising team to assign scholar Growth Groups

Participate in a quarterly call for Business Advisors with national partners (exchange of updates, best practices, new challenges, etc.)

Network with business support services to enhance the local entrepreneurship ecosystem and to advance program recruitment

Engage in scholar alumni program events as needed

Participate in assessment of scholars through measurement and evaluation activities

Participates in assessment of curriculum sessions through post session debriefings

Participate in assessment of program through team debriefing and review process

Other Duties as Assigned

Qualification

Business advisingCommunity outreachProject managementInterpersonal skillsTeamworkIntegrityFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's Degree, preferably in business, entrepreneurship, sales or related field, is required. Advanced degree preferred

Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

A minimum of three years successful experience in business advising for a small business clientele

Experience in community outreach and development of program partnerships

Experience using program / project management principles, practices, and processes

Must have effective interpersonal and customer service skills

Must have the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally both orally and in writing

Ability to work and set priorities to achieve goals and objectives

Some evening and weekend availability may be necessary

Flexibility in work schedule is necessary

Ability to prepare timelines and project plans with little or no supervision/oversight

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to work through and with others at all organizational levels to ensure work is completed and objectives are met

Demonstrated ability to build a collaborative or team environment within assigned areas

High personal and professional ethical standards

Company

Wayne State University

Glassdoor3.9

A premier research university serving a diverse body of motivated students in vibrant Midtown, the cultural center of Detroit.

Founded in 1868

Detroit, mi, US

5001-10000 employees

https://wayne.edu/

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