Careers Job Description
General Description
Reporting to the Regional Director, the Small Business MWBE Advisor is responsible for providing business counseling to clients, creating and executing small business training, acting as an ambassador for the SBDC in the community and following SBDC at CITYTECH operational procedures to ensure compliance with NY SBDC, Host and Funding Partners
The MWBE counselor will assit businesses with acquiring certifications with any government contracting-related matters including, but not limited to:
- Introduction to Government Contracting: A general overview of how the government buys goods and services.
- Certifications and Contracting Assistance Programs: Learn about the benefits for small businesses and how to apply for the following:
- Implements and/or participates in training sessions sponsored by the SBDC and provides follow-up services as necessary to attendees. Sessions are in many forms including long-term classroom situations, single and multi-day conferences where relevant topics are discussed in open forums, and in other public situations.
Other Duties
- Conducting SBDC sponsored training events, which is a complicated task that involves careful planning including:
- a) Identifying procedurement topics that effectively addresses an identified need in theminority business community
- b) Securing the services of appropriate experts in the field
- c) Selecting time, date and location for the events
- d) Providing follow-on one-to-one advisement to attendees when requested; and
- e) Gathering feedback from attendees to evaluate the quality of the event and to help identify topics for future events.
Essential Functions:
- Provides business counseling at the SBDC or at the site of the business
- Enters client contact report and other pertinent data into Center IC within 5 days of client contact for SBA Compliance
- Utilizes Center IC to manage business caseload, provide timely follow-up, etc.
- Facilitates the linkage of resources or sources of information with those for whom he/she provides counseling and coaching
- May teach workshops such as "Getting Procurement Ready and or other topics related to small business procurement opportunities
Qualifications
Knowledge of Microsoft, Powerpoint and Online Socail Media Platforms
Public spaekaing and ability to develop and give presentations to Business owners and community organizations
Outreach to Minority community organizations and non-profit
EDUCATION:
B.A., B.S., or Masters Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field. In lieu of a degree, a minimum
of five (5) years’ experience in either business ownership and operations and/or equivalent combination of education and
experience which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for this position may be accepted
Bilingual a Plus( ability to Speak, Read and Write in a foreign language other tahn English)
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:
- A cover letter which addresses your interest in and how you meet the minimum qualification requirements for the position;
- Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience;
- A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address;
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).
RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
Small Business Development Center
Full Time
$45,000.00 - $50,000.00
Aug 02, 2022 (Or Until Filled)