POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA
STATUS:
Project Advisor, Small Business Development
CATEGORY:
Professional
Exempt
GRADE:
D
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for providing advisory, outreach, and training to small business
manufacturers and contractors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
50%
1.
Provide advanced advisory services to SBDC clients including small business
manufacturers, inventors, and contractors. Advisory services include but are
not limited to: strategic planning, marketing, budgeting, cost control, quality
standards and processes, intellectual property, product commercialization,
SBIR, government/corporate contracting, capital formation/financing, and
minority enterprise certifications. Manage a caseload of clients per
milestones set by the SBDC Regional Office.
2.
Plan, coordinate, and perform outreach and training activities for special focus
groups; small business manufacturers, inventors, contractors, SBIR
applicants/recipients, SBA 8(a) Minority Enterprise Program/HUB Zone
clients. Act as liaison for the SBDC with the UTSA Technology Center in
San Antonio on program related initiatives.
15%
3.
Initiate and maintain client case records and documentation required by the
SBDC grant; document progress of client cases/projects electronically;
monitor support staff assisting on case projects; ensure accuracy and
compliance of client information required in case files and MIS system; and
prepare and submit timely periodic performance reports to Center director.
10%
4.
Maintain a network of public and private resources and consultants available
to small business manufacturers; maintain a library of directories, guides and
resource material essential in supporting client services. Communicate with
the SBDC network (regional and nationwide) and the SBDC National
Information Clearinghouse (SBDCNet) in sharing information, sourcing
expertise and resources for client projects.
5%
5.
Work closely in collaboration with the Advanced Technology Center and the
Contract Opportunities Center at El Paso Community College and with the
Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), the Texas Manufacturing
Assistance Centers (TMAC), and trade organization in leveraging specialized
assistance for client projects.
5%
Effective: 11/28/05
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6.
Participate in professional development activities.
5%
7.
Contribute to the development of news articles, success stories, and newsletter
content for publishing on the SBDC website.
5%
8.
Maintain and implement operational guidelines of the SBDC program and
adhere to EPCC policies and procedures; conduct self-assessment of the
training programs in preparation for SBA on-site reviews; contribute to team
effort by accomplishing related results as needed; attend staff meetings and
SBDC regional meetings.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Manager, Small Business Programs
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides work direction to assigned staff.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Master’s degree.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years experience.
CERTIFICATE AND/OR LICENSURE: Must acquire and maintain business advisor
certification required by the SBDC Regional Office.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities: Good advising skills; ability to manage, coordinate and prioritize multiple
tasks; strong communications skills; public speaking skills; knowledge of Sigma-Lean
Manufacturing practices; ability to work with and solve complex problems; knowledge of
funding sources; and excellent writing skills.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer; projector equipment and digital camera; trade show
exhibit and other equipment associated with an office environment.
3.
Software Used: A variety of spreadsheet, word-processing, database, e-mail, Internet, and
presentation software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Duties require little physical effort in work with light (up to 10lbs), easy to handle materials.
Duties performed causes light fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties due to long periods of
standing, sitting, and/or repetitive motion.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are
important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior;
and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Job is performed in general office or comparable working area with occasional distractions such as
noise, interruptions, or congested work areas with exposure to some disagreeable elements.
Effective: 11/28/05
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