Job Details

Business Advisor

Position Number: 6264262
Location: Brockport, NY
Position Type: Economic and Business Development

Business Advisor

SUNY Brockport

BUDGET TITLE: Project Staff Assistant (N/E.99)
FTE: 0.50
PROJECT & LOCATION: Small Business Development Center, Rochester, NY
DATE TO BE FILLED: ASAP
DURATION OF APPT.: 6/15/25– 9/30/25 (1) P/T/A # 1194017-1-102329
SALARY: $25,000.00 annually

FUNCTION & SCOPE:

The New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC) provides small business owners and entrepreneurs in New York with the highest quality, free and confidential business counseling, training, and business research. We provide expert management and technical assistance to start-up and existing businesses across the state. The New York SBDC is administered by State University of New York and funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the State of New York, and host campuses. The Brockport SBDC provides small business advice and counseling for entrepreneurs in Genesee, Orleans, Monroe, Ontario, and Wayne Counties.

DUTIES:

Provide one-on-one counseling to the center's small business clients in areas including small business start-up requirements, recordkeeping, marketing, and other small business concerns. The center's director determines case standards and review.
Participate and/or present in small business training sessions and workshops.
Ongoing contact development and networking responsibilities.
Other duties as assigned by the center's director.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university OR
Four (4) years' experience business consulting, small business management, or managerial consulting, which must include business and marketing plan development, financial analysis, and financing options.
Demonstrated experience related to economic or entrepreneurial development.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with audiences of varied knowledge and expertise.
Demonstrated skills in developing websites and utilizing social media platforms for marketing purposes
Strong computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office software, particularly Excel and Word.
Ability to work with a culturally and ethnically diverse clientele.
Valid NYS driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated ability to produce basic financial projections (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow)
Demonstrated experience working with a culturally and ethnically diverse population
Demonstrated public speaking experience

SPECIAL NOTES:

(1) This position is subject to periodic review based on performance and the availability of funds.
This position is a Research Foundation for The State University of New York (RF) position and is subject to The Research Foundation for SUNY policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines, and the availability of funding.
All finalists for this position will be subject to suitable pre-employment background investigation and may include confirmation of credentialing. Offers may not be extended until we receive a positive outcome from the pre-employment background investigation.
(over)
Research Foundation for The State University of New York (RF) is a private non-profit educational corporation. The RF is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. RF employees are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The RF operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.
Applicants will not be reimbursed for any travel expenses.
The Research Foundation is proud to offer a robust and competitive benefits program designed to support the well-being of you and your family. Research Foundation employees working more than 50% of the time receive our comprehensive offerings that include generous paid time off plans for vacation, holiday, illness and bonding with a child, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plans, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, exclusive discount programs, and employee assistance programs.

For more information about the RF, check our website at https://www.rfsuny.org/
For more information about the SBDC, check our website at: https://www.sbdcbrockport.org/

Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume along with a letter of application and three (3) letters of reference to:

Name/Title: SBDC Business Advisor Search Committee
Address: 161 Chestnut Street
Rochester, NY 14604
Telephone: (585) 395-8410
Email: sbdc@brockport.edu

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, candidates should submit their application by the beginning review date to ensure optimal consideration.

Beginning Review Date: June 13, 2025

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.