Business Advisor – 10,000 Small Businesses Program

Help Entrepreneurs Build Stronger Businesses. Create Lasting Economic Impact.

What You'll Do

• Provide one-on-one coaching and business advising to program participants, helping them develop and refine strategic Growth Plans.
• Build strong relationships with entrepreneurs throughout the program and facilitate their transition to long-term business support resources.
• Support participant recruitment by assisting with application reviews and admissions.
• Develop participant profiles and identify individual business needs to customize advising strategies.
• Plan and manage advising schedules to ensure participants receive timely guidance and support.
• Collaborate with faculty by supporting classroom instruction, coordinating group activities, and enhancing participant engagement.
• Attend all program modules, clinics, workshops, and special events to reinforce participant learning.
• Help participants apply classroom concepts directly to their businesses through practical coaching and problem-solving.
• Connect participants with local business support organizations, mentors, and capital resources.
• Assist participants in identifying, collecting, and analyzing key business metrics to measure growth and improve performance.
• Foster strong partnerships within the entrepreneurial ecosystem to enhance program outcomes and community engagement.
• Participate in professional development and training focused on business advising, peer learning, and entrepreneurship.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in Business, Entrepreneurship, Sales, or a closely related field and seven (7) years of successful experience providing business advising to small business clients;

• Master's degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, Sales, or a closely related field and three (3) years of successful experience providing business advising to small business clients.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience advising entrepreneurs and small business owners through various stages of business growth.
• Ability to assess business operations, identify opportunities, and develop practical growth strategies.
• Knowledge of entrepreneurship, business planning, financial metrics, and business development practices.
• Strong understanding of performance measurement, data analysis, and quality assurance.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, community partners, and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience connecting businesses with community resources, technical assistance providers, and capital opportunities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High ethical standards, professionalism, and commitment to participant success.
• Ability to effectively support adult learners in both classroom and one-on-one coaching environments.
• Commitment to fostering economic growth, job creation, and revenue generation for small businesses.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as program needs require.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse, multicultural environment with students, faculty, staff, community partners, and business owners.

Why Join the 10,000 Small Businesses Program?