SBDC Business Advisor
 Ohio University-Voinovich School | |
 United States, Ohio, Cambridge | |
 Apr 28, 2026 | |
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Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership & Public Service POSITION HIRE IS CONTINGENT ON RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING. This position covers southeastern counties in Ohio and primarily covers Guernsey, Belmont, and Muskingum counties in the Ohio University SBDC region. The SBDC Business Advisor fosters a strong climate for small business growth by providing in-depth, confidential, no-cost business counseling, no-cost training, and resource and referral services to Ohio’s small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a results-driven program supported by state and federal funding. Advisors are responsible for delivering measurable economic impact that aligns with prescribed annual performance goals. Primary outcomes include assisting clients in securing capital and supporting both new business launches and the growth and sustainability of existing businesses. The Business Advisor is expected to proactively build, manage, and maintain a strong and diverse client pipeline. This includes working with entrepreneurs exploring startup opportunities as well as established business owners seeking expansion capital, operational improvements, strategic repositioning, or market growth. Advisors provide high-quality counseling in areas such as business feasibility analysis, financial projections, cash flow management, capital readiness, lender packaging, financial analysis, growth strategy, and problem-solving to support business stability and expansion. Success in this role requires disciplined self-management and a high level of accountability. Advisors must independently manage their time and outreach efforts, monitor their progress toward annual impact targets, and make strategic adjustments when performance indicators suggest the need for corrective action. Impact generation must occur consistently throughout the year, demonstrating a sustained pipeline of counseling activity that leads to documented outcomes. Achievement of prescribed performance goals is a core responsibility of the position and a fundamental expectation for continued success in the role. Advisors must take ownership of their results and demonstrate the initiative, responsiveness, and strategic focus necessary to ensure that client engagement translates into measurable economic impact. This position is best suited for a motivated, results-oriented professional who thrives in an environment where accountability, partnership development, and tangible outcomes matter. A critical component of achieving impact goals is the Advisor’s ability to cultivate strategic partnerships and referral networks. Advisors are expected to actively engage lenders, economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, community partners, and other resource providers to create pathways for capital access and business support. Building and maintaining these relationships is essential to generating opportunities that translate into measurable capital infusion and business starts. Promote the SBDC program and advocate for small business through presentations and training events. The job requires frequent travel throughout the service region to serve clients and partners. Requires travel to attend meetings and programs. Minimum Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three (3) years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience. Healthcare professionals must hold, or be eligible for, appropriate licensure as required by position. For more information & to apply visit: recblid il0mde0z4tq6llzjhkwsdx9eeectcm | |