POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
International Trade Advisor
Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Professional
D
JOB SUMMARY: Plan and coordinate the development of the International Trade Assistance Program.
Provide advising and training services to meet the needs of small businesses in the community served by
the Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
YEARLY
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
PERCENT
OF TIME
1. Provide advising services regarding international trade to small businesses and
45%
exporters in identifying potential export markets, SBA/EXIMBANK loan
assistance, export regulations and NAICS codes. Administer on-line advising
inquiries and manage a caseload of clients set by the Regional Office.
2.
Plan and coordinate the development of the International Trade Assistance
Program. Act as liaison for the SBDC with the UTSA International Trade Center
on program related initiatives.
15%
3.
Initiate and maintain client case records including documentation required by the
SBDC grant program; document progress of client cases/projects electronically;
monitor support staff assisting on case projects and ensure accuracy and
compliance of client information; prepare and submit timely periodic
performance reports to center director.
15%
4.
Coordinate the development of international trade resources, directories, guides
and library material; perform outreach activities and conduct training sessions on
export/import topics.
5%
5.
Work closely with community and trade organizations in international trade
related initiatives; develop work relations with Mexico SBDCs, foreign
government entities, and foreign trade organizations. Participate in trade
missions and export development events.
5%
6.
Contribute to the development of news articles, success stories, and content on
international trade information for the SBDC Website and the on-line newsletter.
5%
7.
Maintain and implement operational guidelines of the SBDC program and
adheres to EPCC policies and procedures; conduct self-assessment of the training
programs in preparation for SBA on-site reviews; attend staff meetings and
SBDC regional meetings.
5%
8.
Other related duties as assigned.
5%
Revised: 05/19/08 & 10/29/09
Effective: 10/24/05
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REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Manager, Small Business Development Center
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide work direction to assigned staff.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Master’s degree in a related field.
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years experience.
CERTIFICATE/LICENSURE: Must acquire and maintain business advisor certificate required
by the SBDC Regional Office and work toward and maintain NASBITE Certified Global Business
Professional Certificate.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities: Bilingual and fluent in English and Spanish; good counseling skills; ability
to manage, coordinate, and prioritize multiple tasks; strong oral and written communication
skills; skillful in making presentations and public speaking; proficiency in Microsoft Office®
including Word, EXCEL, ACCESS, PowerPoint, Outlook Express (email), and Internet
Explorer; knowledge of international regulations and documentation; knowledge of SBA and
EXIMBANK export loan programs and international resources; excellent writing skills.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with an office
environment.
3.
Software Used: A variety of spreadsheet, word-processing, database, e-mail, and presentation
software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is
occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception and ability to adjust focus.
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:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level
in the work environment is usually moderate.
Revised: 05/19/08 & 10/29/09
Effective: 10/24/05
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POSITION TITLE:
International Trade Advisor
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
Over 2/3
X
X
X
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold (non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
None
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Required
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision(ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Revised: 05/19/08 & 10/29/09
Effective: 10/24/05
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Exposure Level
Very Quiet
Quiet
Moderate
X
Loud
Very Loud
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties
and responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Revised: 05/19/08 & 10/29/09
Effective: 10/24/05
Date
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