Advisor, Business (Education)
JOB SUMMARY
The Business Advisor is committed to working with designated client base in a facilitative and supportive manner to identify their business needs and provide or obtain appropriate assistance.
Plans, coordinates, and conducts market training seminars, workshops, conferences, and special training projects for the assigned area.
Works in a collaborative and supportive manner within the classroom and in advising sessions to help the client complete the program and program deliverables.
Participates in measurement and evaluation activities as needed (including validation) and is dedicated to the program outcomes of job creation and revenue generation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Meet with clients on an individual basis at least 6-8 times per program (target of approximately 1.
5 – 2 hours per meeting through a combination of in-person and phone/on-line meetings) to guide business growth, with the final meeting dedicated to quality control of the growth plan.
Coordinate and market training seminars, workshops, conferences, and special training projects for the assigned program.
Assist clients in learning how to use professional services (advisors) appropriately.
Work with clients to connect them to external Business Support Services (local entrepreneurship ecosystem), as needed, for specialty services.
Work with clients to understand, collect and apply business metrics to support growth.
Assist within the classroom to coordinate group activities and support faculty.
Help clients apply course content to their businesses.
Participate in Client Support System meetings to support client business growth.
Attend all modules, clinics and program events at Houston Community College to support client learning.
Participate in a quarterly call for Business Advisors with national partners (exchange of updates, best practices, new challenges, etc. ).
Network with business support services to enhance the local entrepreneurship ecosystem and to advance program recruitment.
Engage in client Alumni Program events as needed.
Assist in client recruiting as directed by the assigned program.
Participate in assessment of clients through measurement, evaluation activities, and though team debriefing and review process.
May work off hours, including evenings and weekends.
Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Entrepreneurship or related field required
- 5 years related work experience in Entrepreneurial Roles or Small Business Advising
- Must have participated in or personally started up, a new business
- Valid Texas Driver License
- MS Office Programs
- Information Management Systems
- Budget Management
- Delivering High Quality Work
- Accepting Responsibility
- Serving Customers
- Supporting Organizational Goals
- Driving Continuous Improvement
- Acting with Integrity
- Thinking Critically
- Managing Change
- Communicating Effectively
General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.
SECURITY SENSITIVE:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
The Organization
Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country's largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.
The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You'll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you'll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.
Location
Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:
- Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City's 55.
- Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
- Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
- Houston is a major-league sports town, and don't forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
- The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
- World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation's top institutions.
- With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston's cultural scene.
- Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.
If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.
EEO Statement
Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran's status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Osvaldo Gomez, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
PO Box 667517
Houston TX, 77266
713 718.8271 or hcc.oeotix@hccs.edu
HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.
Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.
