Position Summary

Position Summary: The Business Analyst SBDC is responsible for providing business analysis, counseling, and training to small business owners and managers, and for serving as a resource for service area businesses and assisting in identifying development opportunities for seminars and workshops in support of the department mission.
 
Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Note: Cochise College requires a post offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.
 
Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at any time.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities: Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position: 
 
Analyzes current and potential SBDC client business needs; develops a specific course of action; makes recommendations or referrals to internal programs or outside agencies, provides technical advice, problem solving assistance, and responds to questions and requests for information; provides business assistance services in accordance with Small Business Administration guidelines and procedures
 
Participates in the development and presentation of business development workshops and courses for current and prospective clients in response to identified needs, demand, and local area economic development; develops promotional materials for public distribution to promote the department program; establishes goals and objectives for the program and recommends revisions to program procedures; works towards program goal achievement
 
Represents the SBDC in community groups and with private sector partners/co-sponsors, primarily in the outlying areas of Cochise County; promotes the SBDC and related services through outreach, canvassing, and strategic contacting; recruits and refers SBDC clients and program participants
 
Develops promotional materials for public distribution; establishes goals and objectives for the program and recommends revisions to program procedures; participates in the preparation of proposals for new or continued funding from outside sponsors; prepares various reports for college administration or sponsoring agencies
 
Performs other related duties as assigned
 
General Expectations: Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

Education and Experience; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education and Experience Requirements: 
Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting body of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education
Three years’ related experience 
Valid drivers’ license and access to reliable personal transportation
Preference may be given to applicants with business ownership experience or have served in a managerial decision making role
 
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered 
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
Knowledge of current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines related to assigned work
Knowledge of small business and entrepreneurial enterprises, referral agencies and all functional areas 
Knowledge of management theories and practices
Skill identifying business community needs
Skill in public speaking
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner
Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations
Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail
Ability to work independently while contributing to team environment
Ability to effectively identify and resolve problems and to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive information
Ability to analyze problems, identifies solutions, and takes appropriate action to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work Environment: Work is primarily performed under general supervision in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Travel throughout service area is required. Evening and weekend work may also be required.
 
Physical Requirements: Essential functions of this position require: lifting, fingering, talking, hearing, and seeing.
 
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met
 
Mental Application:  Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem solving skills are important
 
Reports to: Director of Small Business Development Center