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Advisor, Small Business - Bilingual

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Joliet Junior College
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City Center, Joliet, IL
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Advisor, Small Business - Bilingual

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POSITION TITLE:Advisor, Small Business
STATUS:Part Time
DEPARTMENT: Entrepreneur & Business Center
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION: Non-Union
REPORTS TO: Manager, Entrepreneur & Business Center
PLACEMENT: Professional, Grade H8
HIRING RANGE: $26.33 - $$29.62 hourly

Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. JJC offers regular full-time positions a variety of fringe benefits including retirement benefits, holidays, personal time, and other discounts/reimbursement for classes.

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 client’s 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 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 Entrepreneur & Business 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 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. Manage a pool of business clients being proactive to their needs and requests while maintaining activity in the CRM.
12. Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related area or demonstrated relevant experience.
2. Three (3) years of experience in banking, business leadership, or related field.
3. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
4. Knowledge of training and development, adult learning, and curriculum design.
5. Demonstrated experience in sales, writing contracts, and negotiation skill.
6. 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.
7. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Good platform and instructional skills.
8. 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.
9. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
10. Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related area or demonstrated relevant experience.
2. Experience in writing business plans and/or marketing plans.
3. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

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
• Duties are performed indoors in the usual office environment.

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
• Resume
• A cover letter with your interest in being considered for the position.
• Unofficial Transcripts (must be included)

Full Time/Part Time:

Part timeUnion (If Applicable):

Scheduled Hours:

8

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Working at Joliet Junior College 

Joliet Junior College, the nation's first public community college, offers pre-baccalaureate programs for students planning to transfer to a four-year university. A comprehensive community college, JJC also provides occupational education leading directly to employment, adult education and literacy programs, workforce development services, and student support services.

Tucked in the middle of a wildlife preserve, bridging the banks of a lake and surrounded by its own Arboretum, Joliet Junior College is an educational community that embraces diversity and promotes personal growth. Each year, more than 35,000 students find the diverse, comprehensive high quality educational experience they are looking for at JJC. We hope that you will take a few minutes to explore the job opportunities we have available and consider becoming a part of this experience.

The recruitment of qualified and diverse personnel 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. The College supports this commitment by providing personnel with excellent terms and conditions of employment, outstanding health and welfare benefits and programs for a secure retirement.

JJC employees work in a wide variety of roles within the college, including faculty, support staff, and administrative positions. With such a diverse range of professions, JJC ensures that a wealth of development opportunities is available to employees. From personal growth, career advancement, and a dynamic and rewarding work atmosphere, employees have the resources they need to achieve a successful and fulfilling career at JJC.

Joliet Junior College's open search procedures allow us to find the best available candidates for positions and to provide a balanced workforce to reflect the ethnic composition of the District we serve.

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Telephone
815-280-2266
Location
1215 Houbolt Rd
Joliet
IL
60433
US

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