Anchorage Business Advisor

Are you ready to significantly impact the growth and success of small businesses in Anchorage? The Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) seeks a dedicated, experienced Anchorage business advisor to join our dynamic statewide team. This advisor position is a vital part of the fast-paced Anchorage Center, the busiest center in the statewide network, making the role pivotal in driving business growth and economic development in the region. As a Business Advisor, you will work one-on-one with small business owners and entrepreneurs, providing them with invaluable guidance and support across various aspects of their businesses.

The Anchorage Business Advisor position requires a strong understanding of business management principles, practices, and techniques, including financial planning, marketing, operations, and employee management, tailored to the unique needs of small businesses. Demonstrate expertise in providing actionable advice on business planning, financing, cash flow management, and overall business development. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret complex business data to identify growth opportunities and address challenges effectively. Experience designing, developing, and delivering workshops, training materials, and presentations for diverse audiences. Oral and written communication skills are required to establish productive relationships with clients, partners, and community stakeholders. Adept at using Excel and cloud-based technology such as Google Drive. Strong organizational abilities to handle multiple priorities effectively, track client progress, and maintain detailed records in compliance with Alaska SBDC requirements.

Five years of business ownership or at least five years small business management (financial and personnel) experience is preferred. Ownership or management experience must include executive level responsibility for usual and necessary small business operational functions. Business development and financial accounting knowledge critical. Business consulting/mentoring experience are preferred.

Ability to develop materials and provide workshops for large groups. Occasional travel is required. Attendance of meetings that fall outside of the 8-5, M-F hours of operation are frequently required.

Minimum Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
● Business ownership or business management (financial and personnel), with executive-level responsibility for small business operational functions.
● Critical business development and financial accounting knowledge, particularly related to small business needs.
● Experience in business consulting/mentoring, providing actionable guidance to business owners.
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate financial data, interpret trends, and create effective business strategies.
● Proficiency in Excel, particularly with financial projection models, and familiarity with other computerized tools (e.g., G Suite Apps, Microsoft Office, GoToMeeting/Webinar) to organize, analyze, and store information.

Position Details:

This position is located on the UAA campus in Anchorage. This is a full-time, term-funded, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 79, based on education and experience.

Applications will be accepted for review on 01/02/2025, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on 01/01/2025.

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Justin Hall, SBDC HR Coordinator at jrhall3@alaska.edu

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.