Business Advisor

Job Title: Business Advisor PVN ID: LA-2510-007067 Category: Instruction and Social Service Location: LAGUARDIA C. C. Job Description General Description Goldman Sachs, 10,000 Small Businesses at LaGuardia Community College, is part of a $1 billion investment to help small businesses in the United States create jobs and economic growth by providing entrepreneurs with practical business education, access to capital, and business support services. The program is based on the broadly held view of leading experts that greater access to this combination of education, capital, and support services best addresses barriers to growth. 10,000 Small Businesses is funded by the Goldman Sachs Foundation. Business owners selected to participate in this intensive 3–4-month program will receive rigorous training on business fundamentals through a curriculum delivered by LaGuardia Community College in collaboration with some of the nation's top business schools and tailored to the practical needs of small firms. By the time business owners graduate from the program, they will have formulated their growth plans and will be on track to expand and develop their businesses. Business advisors are essential to the scholars' success participating in the 10,000 Small Businesses program at LaGuardia Community College. Under the direction of the Education Services Director / Lead Faculty, Business Advisors are responsible for providing effective business support services to two to three groups of business owners, support the classroom environment, and link scholars to business support services and capital. The Business Advisor will provide direct technical assistance to participants in developing a business growth plan, implementing change strategies, outreach, recruitment, measurement, and evaluation. Advisors include valuation, participation in the business education classes, and alumni services. Business Advisors must be self-directed with the desire and ability to generate innovative methods for helping small businesses and bolstering job creation. He or she will effectively interact with business owners to identify barriers to growth and develop solutions to address these challenges. The successful candidate will be outcome-oriented, a self-starter, problem solver, skillful communicator, creative, opportunistic, and an effective collaborator who can work effectively with the LaGuardia Community College 10,000 Small Businesses program team, alumni, and external community and program partners. A 10,000 Small Businesses Business Advisor is one who : Is committed to working with their designated scholars in a facilitative and supportive manner to identify their business needs and provide or obtain appropriate assistance Works in a collaborative and supportive manner within the classroom and in advising sessions to help the scholars complete the program and program deliverables Guides the scholars through the Access to Capital program opportunities Understands and values the importance of measurement and evaluation activities and provides support in the data collection process Uses a model of community engagement to link scholars to other Business Support Services Dedicated to the program outcomes of job creation and revenue generation Duties and Responsibilities Business Support Provide direct technical assistance to 10,000 Small Businesses scholars Manage a caseload of businesses, providing consultation and advice geared towards promoting business growth Meet with each business owner on an individual basis at minimum 6–8 times per program (through a combination of in-person and virtual meetings) Manage relationships with participating businesses to proactively address business needs Assess, document, and synthesize information about participating business to inform the provision of appropriate services and classroom education Assist participating businesses in the planning and implementation of specific components of growth plans Ensure services are tailored to individual business needs and tightly coordinated with program curriculum Record and leverage information regarding businesses and interactions to monitor progress and provide quality services Conceptualize, develop, and execute value-add networking opportunities for present and former participating businesses Assist in connecting businesses to the appropriate Business Support Services (local entrepreneurship ecosystem) as needed for specialty services Assist with Measurement and Evaluation (M & E) for baseline, graduation, and post-program surveys Curriculum Understand the content and delivery approach of the curriculum Attend all modules, clinics, and program events to support scholar learning Advise the Educational Services Director of scholars in need of educational support during the program Assist within the classroom to coordinate group activities and support faculty Outreach and Recruitment Support Assist in scholar recruitment as directed by the Outreach and Recruitment Partnership Director Review scholar applications and participate in the interview selection process, as needed Community Building Participates in regular national BA calls to get updates, exchange best practices, discuss new challenges, etc. Engages in business owner alumni program events, as needed Other Duties Other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited school, in Business, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Public Administration, Government Affairs or related field and a minimum of three years of experience in business consulting engagements is required. Advanced degree welcomed Knowledgeable about strong business principles practices; experience with small businesses Ability to interact with a diverse set of businesses and people Must be a passionate and knowledgeable advocate for the program, its participants, and LaGuardia Community College Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to find innovative ways to serve program participants Experience with project management and business analysis Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task Excellent spoken and written communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (WORD, PowerPoint, Excel, ) and a willingness to learn new tools (Basecamp, LivePlan, Salesforce, Zoom, etc.) Ability to work a flexible schedule This is a grant-funded, in-person position with the option of some remote work, through the Research Foundation of CUNY. Appointments are subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance. About the Research Foundation The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity / Aff.... Key Features Department: 10,000 Small Businesses Status: Full Time Annual Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $74,620.00 Closing Date: Dec 15, 2025 (Or Until Filled) Bargaining Unit: Yes Benefits RFCUNY Benefits RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals () #J-18808-Ljbffr