If you're a seasoned business professional who is passionate about helping small businesses thrive and you possess the skills and knowledge required for this role, we invite you to join our team and be a catalyst for entrepreneurial success in Alaska.
Are you prepared to make a significant impact on the growth and success of small businesses in the Mat-Su region? The Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is seeking a part-time experienced business advisor based in the Mat-Su Center in Wasilla. This advisor will assist small businesses and entrepreneurs located throughout the Mat-Su Borough. As a Business Advisor, you will work one-on-one with small business owners and entrepreneurs, providing them with invaluable guidance and support across various aspects of their businesses.
To thrive in this position, the ideal candidate should have knowledge of or experience working with the SBDC or SBA. Experience with business development in the Mat-Su area is highly beneficial. Familiarity with the banking and finance industry is advantageous. The candidate should have experience with angel and venture funding. Knowledge or experience working with AI technology, such as ChatGPT, is preferred. The ideal candidate should have experience with marketing practices related to small businesses, basic web development, and SEO. Experience with small business human resources and labor requirements is important. Familiarity with the Mat-Su innovation and entrepreneurship community is essential. Experience with international trade is beneficial. A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is preferred. Knowledge of QuickBooks is advantageous, and being bilingual is a plus.
Minimum Qualifications:
● Five years of business ownership or business management (financial and personnel). Ownership or management experience should include executive-level responsibility for usual and necessary small business operational functions.
● Business development and financial accounting knowledge are critical.
● Business consulting/mentoring experience
● Knowledge of the local economy and proven ability to build productive relationships with community leaders.
● Experience developing materials and comfortable providing workshops and training classes
● Ability to use computerized tools to organize, analyze and store information, and communicate (Alaska SBDC utilizes G Suite Apps, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, GoToMeeting/Webinar, and ChatGPT).
Position Details:
This position is located on the UA campus in Wasilla. This is a part-time, term-funded staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule , Grade 79, based on education and experience.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.
Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.
This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: .
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Justin Hall, SBDC HR Coordinator at jrhall3@alaska.edu
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
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