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Business Field AdvisorRequisition ID: 41986BRLocation: LubbockTravel Required: Up to 75%Pay Basis: HourlyShift: DayJob Type: Part TimeDepartment: Northwest Texas SBDC RegionGrant Funded: YesMinimum Hire Rate: 20.76Position DescriptionPerforms professional counseling and training to the area businesses in a 13‑county area of the Texas Panhandle. Assist existing businesses with expansion into other regional and international markets.Major/Essential FunctionsAssess client needs.Provide counseling that includes financial, regulatory, and operational guidance and technical assistance on the various aspects of starting and expanding a successful small business including, but not limited to: analyzing the specific business and industry data in finance, marketing, management, and operations.Guiding the development of business plans and financial packages.Calculating and interpreting historical and projected financial ratios.Preparing pro forma cash flow and financial statements.Conducting quality‑based assessments, troubleshooting to identify problems and areas for improvement.Guiding business start-ups to include employment requirements.Providing information on federal, state, and local regulations and programs and guiding pre‑venture, start‑up, or advanced‑stage existing businesses.Plan and lead training on subjects relevant to small business start‑ups and growth.Recruit government, private, and public entities, businesses, and businesspersons to provide voluntary training.Assist in the transfer of university‑based knowledge to the small business community.Ensure timely and accurate counseling data input into the Neoserra client information management system.Other duties as assigned by the Center Director.Promote the program and advocate for small businesses through presentations to communities and entities.Develop relationships with key stakeholders including, but not limited to, SBA, banks, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, trade groups, educational institutions, legislators, and hosts.Assist in developing appropriate advertising, promotion, and marketing materials.Assist in business disaster recovery.Develop a Sustainable & Resilient Rural Economy Academy.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field with a minimum of 3 years work experience in business or a related field.Accounting background or lending experience.Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Outlook Calendar & Zoom).Ability to work independently, communicate effectively, have good interpersonal skills, display initiative, and demonstrate professionalism.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in business or a related field plus two years experience in business, management, marketing or a related field. Additional related experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.EEO StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.#J-18808-Ljbffr