Posting Details

Position Information

Posting NumberS140679Position TitleSmall Business AdvisorDepartmentCorporate & Community ServicesDivisionAcademic AffairsClassificationProfessionalFLSA ClassificationExemptUnion/Non UnionNon UnionFull Time / Part Time? Part TimeHours per weekUp to 28 hoursTemporary? No Posting Detail Information

Posting Date07/03/2019Closing Date07/22/2019Open Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, unofficial transcripts for the required degree (if applicable) must be attached and submitted at the time of application.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the following:

• Post-offer, satisfactory results of pre-employment background check
• Post-offer, satisfactory results of pre-employment Drug Screening for employees that are new to the College
• Post-offer, satisfactory results of pre-employment physical exam in circumstances where the nature of the work renders it appropriate or where Federal law or regulation requires

Advertising Summary

The recruitment of qualified and diverse faculty and staff is the cornerstone of JJC’s commitment to an innovative, collaborative and inclusive educational community. At JJC, we respect the wealth of knowledge and experience each of our employees brings to the workplace.

Link to Human Resources website

http://www.jjc.edu/about-jjc/college-leadership/administration/human-resources

Job Description

POSITION TITLE:SMALL BUSINESS ADVISOR
STATUS:Part Time
DEPARTMENT:Corporate & Community Services
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION: Professional Staff
REPORTS TO:Coordinator, Personal Enrichment Coordinator
PLACEMENT:Professional Staff Grade H08
MINIMUM PAY RATE:$24.92 per hour

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position meets with small business owners and prospective owners. Gathers and analyzes information to formulate specific recommendations, which would enhance the success of clients businesses; prepares written summaries of information, analysis and recommended actions. Conducts training and workshops on small business planning and operations. Tracks and reports on the progress of clients; promotes the start-up, growth and expansions of small businesses. Represents the college at community meetings as requested. Entrepreneurial self-motivated, performance driven, customer focused, and learner centered attitude with ability to “sell” and negotiate helps to achieve mutual goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Provide in-depth, high quality consultation assistance in areas including management, marketing, finance and accounting, regulation and taxation, production and operations, office automation and computers, and other areas of assistance required to promote small business growth.
2.Develop and/or analyze business plans and loan structuring strategies. Establish and maintain a referral network of recognized professionals in these areas for follow-up assistance by clients.
3.Design and implement the technology transfer services component of the Small Business Development Center. Facilitate linkages and establish referral processes with technology commercialization service providers.
4.Serve as the liaison to financial institutions, economic development groups, other lending sources, and chambers of commerce.
5.Develop training proposals; define deliverables and costs of deliverables; make presentations to company representatives. Oversee and/or monitor the development of training programs. Manage and/or advise on the contract negotiations with external consultants and trainers. Monitor the delivery of training; ensure adherence to the high standards of instructional quality; serve as the liaison for the company and the trainees.
6.Conduct and/or facilitate workshops and coordinate other entrepreneurial activities.
7.Develop and maintain client control records and management information system (Soft Share and Center Connect) in accordance with policies and procedures.
8.Provide technical assistance in alternative business financing such as Community Development Corporations and revolving loan funds.
9.Provide technical assistance on state and federal initiatives such as modernization, Small Business Administration loan process, and Small Business Innovative Research.
10.Continually conduct needs assessments of district businesses through various methods including focus groups, informational seminars, surveys and field research; synthesize and re-evaluate strategic planning; support market-driven approach.
11.Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1.Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related area.
2.Three (3) years of experience in banking, loan management or related field.
3.Knowledge of training and development, adult learning, and curriculum design.
4.Demonstrated experience in sales, writing contracts, and negotiation skill.
5.Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to coordinate multi-dimensional activities simultaneously; strong marketing orientation. Experience with marketing venues including web-based tools.
6.Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Good platform and instructional skills.
7.Ability to work well with clients and business customers; must be entrepreneurial, bottom line performance driven, customer focused, and learner centered; able to “sell” and negotiate to achieve mutual goals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1.Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related area.
2.Experience in writing business plans and/or marketing plans.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1.Normal office physical demands.
2.Evening and/or weekends commensurate with demand.
3.Access to transportation for local travel required.
4.Ability to travel between campus locations and to and from community events.

WORKING CONDITIONS
1.Duties are performed indoors in the usual office environment.

Application Procedures: “Apply to this Job at employment.jjc.edu”

All offers of employment are contingent upon the following:
• Satisfactory results of a background check
• Post-offer, pre-employment Drug Screening for employees that are new to the College
• Post-offer, pre-employment physical exam in circumstances where the nature of the work renders it appropriate or where Federal law or regulation requires

Joliet Junior College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action college supporting diversity.

ANNUAL CLERY SAFETY REPORT (ASR) NOTICE FIRE SAFETY REPORT (FSA) and MISSING PERSON POLICY (MPP) FOR STUDENTS RESIDING IN “ON CAMPUS” STUDENT HOUSING
Joliet Junior College is committed to assisting members of the JJC community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual CLERY security compliance document along with the Fire Safety Report (FSR) and the Missing Person Policy (MPP) for students residing in “on campus” student housing is available at the JJC Police Department website :
www.jjc.edu/cleryreport

If you would like to receive the ASR, FSR or MPP in booklet form, you may stop by the Campus Police Department located on Main Campus in G 1013 or call Campus Police at 815-280-2234. The website and booklet contain information regarding campus security and personal safety such as crime prevention and reporting, police law enforcement authority, disciplinary procedures and other related security policies. They also contain information about crime statistics for the three previous years for all JJC campuses, property owned and controlled by JJC District 525 and on public property immediately adjacent to JJC campuses.
This information is required by law and is made available by the Joliet Junior College Police Department.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Finance, Accounting, Business or related area?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you at least three (3) years of experience in banking, loan management or related field?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have knowledge of or experience with training and development, adult learning, and curriculum design?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * If you answered yes to the question above, please briefly tell us about any knowledge of or experience with training and development, adult learning, and curriculum design. Please limit your response to no more than four sentences. If you do not have any experience with this, type 'none'.

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Do you have experience in sales, writing contracts, and negotiations for business functions?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Considering your current or previous roles, please briefly tell us about any experience you have with marketing venues including web based tools. Please limit your response to four sentences. If you do not have any experience with this, type 'none'.

   (Open Ended Question)

7. * Do you have a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related area?
   • Yes
   • No
8. Do you have any experience in writing business plans and/or marketing plans?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. List of References