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RSS Job Feed | | Department: | Small Business Development Center (SBDC) | | Locations: | Syracuse, NY | | Posted: | Feb 5, 2026 | | Closes: | Open Until Filled | | Type: | Full Time - 12 Months | | Position ID: | 197056 | | Share | About Onondaga Community College:
Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.
Job Description:
The Senior Advisor provides a comprehensive range of small business-based assistance including one-to-one client counseling in the area of business plan development; analyzes, prepares and structures financial statements, such as cash flow projections, income statements and sources and uses statements; assists with developing a funding plan; provides assistance in automated and manual record keeping systems and assists clients with market related issues such as advertising, promotional functions, market surveys, and other related areas MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide quality one-to-one advisement and counseling to a varied and complex range of clientele in the areas of business plan development, financial projections and business strategies.
- Conduct and develop Small Business Development Center (SBDC) training sessions and workshops on a regular basis and provide follow-up services as necessary to attendees.
- Act as a clearinghouse for information for clients and other interested individuals and refers, when necessary, those individuals to outside entities, which can provide additional support services.
- Participates in business related training events and programs as part of ongoing professional development.
- Initiates and maintains contact with business and economic development community stakeholders for client referral purposes.
- Enters client data into the management database in a timely manner.
- Provides customized funding plans for applicable clients.
- Responsible for achieving economic impact goals for the Regional Center.
- Understand specific small business needs within each county and work with Director to satisfy those needs.
- Provide direct assistance to all staff in meeting client and program objectives.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in the area of business, management, finance, economics or related field from a regionally accredited college, university or foreign equivalency.
- Minimum three years' small business experience or in an entrepreneurial environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Small business ownership or consultation experience.
- Experience with small business advisement
- Knowledge of commercial lending
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of accounting principles
- Knowledge of marketing principles
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred. English and other languages will be considered.
KNOWELDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Ability to effectively represent the college and SBDC to community organizations
- Ability to exercise good judgement within established guidelines
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a group setting
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to relate well with diverse constituencies
- Effective organizational and time management skills
- Ability to effectively manage client scheduling
- Ability to work independently without direct supervision
- Possess an understanding of the importance of confidentiality
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Additional Information:
- Salary range is: $44,000 - $55,000, commensurate with credentials and relevant experience.
- Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
- New York State Local Retirement System (pension) or an Optional Retirement Plan (401a).
- Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).
- Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.
Position will be serving clients predominately in Cayuga, Seneca and Cortland counties.
Application Instructions:
- To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter at time of application.
- The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, two of which must be current or former supervisors. Finalists will be contacted prior to references being checked.
- Offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.
Please contact hr@sunyocc.edu if you have questions. |
