Business AdvisorTrainer Veterans Business Outreach Center

Business Advisor/Trainer - Veterans Business Outreach Center

Job Responsibilities:

The Citadel The Military College of South Carolina is excited to seek a full-time grant funded Business Advisor/Trainer for the Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOCs). This role will provide training outreach and counseling for veterans transitioning service members and their spouses looking to start or grow a small business. The Business Advisor/Trainer responsibilities will include:

• Planning coordinating and delivering Boots-to-Business Training at military installations in South Carolina. Training local SBA resource partners to help deliver Boots-to-Business curriculum.
• Developing effective public-private partnerships that support veteran and military spouse entrepreneurship. Working to deepen the credibility and awareness of the business services available to veterans and their spouses.
• Taking client service calls. Performing client intake and needs assessment in preparation for individualized counseling sessions.
• Tracking client training outreach and counseling progress in the CRM system. Answering fundamental and complex business-related questions.
• Connecting clients with SBA resources resource partners and other relationships they need to be successful in their entrepreneurial journey.
• Serving as a backup to the VBOC Director for relevant projects and engagements as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelors degree in business management (or related field) or an equivalent combination of education and job-related experience. The candidate must be based in the Charleston Area. Some travel in and out of state will be required therefore a valid driving license is required with some work to be completed remotely. This role is Charleston-based the counselor would report to The Citadels VBOC in person when needed unless assigned to work off-site/attend client meetings.

Desirable/Preferred Qualifications

Status as a Veteran and/or Military Spouse. Previous experience starting owning operating and/or managing a business. Previous experience providing professional advising consulting or training services. A deep understanding of veterans/military spouse backgrounds and the challenges faced during post-service transition. Training and facilitation skills consulting and advising skills and excellent personal effectiveness and time management skills.

Additional Information:

In order to be considered for this position you must submit the following documents directly in the online system finish applying and receive a confirmation number before the closing date:

1. Position Application on which you list all relevant experience.

2. A cover letter addressed to the Search Committee specifically describing how you meet the representative duties and desirable qualifications.

3. A current resume or curriculum vitae summarizing your educational background and experience.