The Maine SBDC (https://usm.maine.edu/maine-small-business-development-centers/) at the University of Southern Maine is seeking a Business Advisor to guide and support entrepreneurs and small business owners in Southern Maine. Maine SBDC helps build and strengthen small businesses through no-cost business advising, training, and educational resources.
As a Business Advisor, you will provide high-quality, confidential business advising, and educational workshops that strengthen managerial skills and enhance the long-term sustainability of small businesses in your region. This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact by helping small businesses in local communities to navigate every stage of their entrepreneurial journey, from startup and expansion to successful exit.
If you have a passion for small business development and a strong background in business operations, we invite you to join our dedicated team and contribute to the thriving small business community in Maine. Enjoy a hybrid work schedule, competitive salary, and excellent benefits while helping to shape the future of small business in Maine.
Maine SBDC Business Advisors (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SnmWnllsEyjbi9swo\h-KVFokBoPf\cS/view?usp=drive_link) assist in the creation, growth and success of entrepreneurs and small businesses in their assigned region of Maine. Business Advisors provide high quality, confidential business advising and educational workshops that improve managerial skills and increases the viability and long-term sustainability of clients.
This is a full-time position with an annual salary of $64,000 and is based in offices located in Lewiston and Biddeford. This is a two-year grant funded position that will work primarily with Underserved Entrepreneurs. Underserved Communities include, but are not limited to, non-White, Hispanic, Disabled, Veteran, Rural and Women.
These positions work on a hybrid schedule with approximately two in-office days per week (subject to change). Additional in-person and travel time may be occasionally required.
The University of Southern Maine provides highly competitive benefits (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/benefits-and-wellness/#xd\co\f=OTZlMjgzOTAtNWZlOS00NDI4LWI0ZTMtNThjMGVjNDRkOTA3~) that include generous paid time off (13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time); health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents; a 403(b)-retirement plan with 10% employer contribution; and more. To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/wp-content/uploads/sites/235/2022/07/Single-Page-Benefits-UMPSA.pdf) .
The University of Southern Maine embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. The Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact (https://usm.maine.edu/equity-inclusion-community-impact/) supports USM's DEIA- and Community Impact-focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.
We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day, and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience.
Minimum of five years broad business management experience including small business operations and senior business-related management experience including financial management, personnel development, market research and planning, accounting, and profit and loss accountability.
Preferred:
Owned and operated a small business
Experience in delivering small business technical assistance.
Experience in adult education.
License/Certifications:
Ability to provide own transportation (fully-insured vehicle), provide proof of a valid driver's license, and compliance with Maine law regarding vehicle insurance.
To apply, click on 'Apply Now' or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:
Cover Letter
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.
As the Business Advisor works to help reach and assist diverse and underrepresented populations, application materials should demonstrate an understanding of, and experience with, a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
For full consideration please submit all required materials by December 2, 2024.
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.
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