SBDC Business Instructional Adviser

Southern Oregon University

Position Number: A00487

Rate: $30.00 hourly

Position Summary:
The SOU Small Business Development Center (SOU SBDC) was established in 1984, and provides business advising, seminars, workshops, and specialized programs for business retention and expansion. The SOU SBDC is part of a network of 19 Small Business Development Centers throughout the State of Oregon. Responsibility for the SBDC rests with the Business, Communication and Environment Division, which provides an interface between SOU and the populace it serves. The SBDC is located in Medford at the Higher Education Center.

The Business Instructor position supports the operations of the SBDC through the provision of professional instruction and advice to entrepreneurs and companies throughout the region who are interested in building their operations. While performing duties independently and under general supervision from the SBDC Director, the Business Instructor maintains high levels of integrity, confidentiality and service to the clients who come to the SBDC for education, advice and assistance. The Business Instructor works within guidelines established by SOU, the SBA through the Oregon Small Business Development Center Network, and the SOU SBDC office.

Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelors of Science in business, marketing, computer science or information technology, economics or a closely related field; Private business experience as either an owner, a manager / director, or as an executive; Experience in developing and presenting information to groups of people in an instructors role.

Note: Some exceptions to the education requirement may be made for certain specialty skills or advanced capabilities that have been developed through a combination of prior employment and industry technical training, with demonstrated competence.

Preferred Qualification :
A Masters degree in a business or technical area from an accredited academic institution. Experience with CRM or Enterprise Systems software; Two years experience and knowledge of business assessment practices; Experience instructing students at either the Community College or University levels as regular or adjunct faculty.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to deliver an effective Small Business Management class program to businesses within a cohort system; Ability to develop marketing materials and outreach into the business community to recruit and enroll qualified businesses into the SBM class; To have the ability to provide one-to-one confidential business development advising services to business owners and potential owners in a professional manner; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; having the ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing; Ability to enter client records into the SBDC Center Management Information System software regarding the time spent, subjects discussed, and action items that result from the advising session; Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds; Excellent computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, online systems, social media platforms, internet as well as online calendaring and email; Ability to deliver presentations at events such as workshops, guest speaker engagements, and to support staff meetings as needed; Ability to analyze barriers to business growth and discuss possible solutions with client businesses. Knowledge of basic computer programs such as word documents, spreadsheets, and internet queries; Ability to successfully work with business enterprises as a mentor, role model, instructor and adviser; Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service centered attitude.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) cover letter providing some detail of the applicants qualifications and interest in the position; (2) current resume/CV; and (3) The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references should be included in the application or as an attachment. If you are unable to attach the supplemental materials to the online application please contact Human Resources for assistance. For inquiries and additional information, please contact: Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553

Special Conditions
Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
Must be able to work additional hours and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

Under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):

• Position classification defined as "exempt" are not subject overtime
• Position classifications defined as "non exempt" are *subject to overtime

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the Oregon Revised Statues and is required to comply with the requirements set forth by the Oregon department of Human Services.

Notice to Prospective Employees*
Section 485 of the Higher Education Act, and The Federal Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 (now referred to as the "Clery Act"),requires that prospective employees be notified of the availability of SOUs Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report provides the annual statistics and campus policies for the reporting of and responding to campus crimes and fires; access to campus facilities; conduct code and campus policies on use, possession and sale of drugs/alcohol; and educational/information programs to inform the campus community about campus security procedures and crime prevention.

An electronic copy of the Annual Security Report (ASR)can be accessed at the following link:
https://inside.sou.edu/assets/security/AnnualCrimeReportFinal.pdf. A physical copy of the ASR is available at no charge upon request. To request a copy please visit the Campus Public Safety Office at 382 Wightman Street, Ashland OR 97520. For more information call 541-552-6258, or email clerycoordinator@sou.edu.

All applicants must apply online at https://jobs.sou.edu/postings/10122 .

Diversity Statement
Southern Oregon University is a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. Without diversity, our educational process is diminished. Working together in support of our commitment to diversity, we strengthen and enrich our role as learners, educators and members of a tightly connected global community. We encourage those who share in our commitment to diversity, to join our community and we expect all our employees to demonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive campus community.
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