Diversity Statement:

Southern Oregon University is a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. Without diversity, our educational process is diminished. Working together in support of our commitment to diversity, we strengthen and enrich our role as learners, educators and members of a tightly connected global community. We encourage those who share in our commitment to diversity, to join our community and we expect all our employees to demonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive campus community.

Department: Small Business Development Center

Salary/Rate: $25.00/hr

FTE: up to 15/hr a week

Position Summary:

The SOU Small Business Development Center (SOU SBDC) was established in 1984, and provides business advising, seminars, workshops, and specialized programs for business retention and expansion. The SOU SBDC is part of a network of nineteen Small Business Development Centers throughout the State of Oregon. Responsibility for the SBDC rests with the SOU Business program, which provides an interface between SOU and the populace it serves. The SBDC is located in Medford at the Higher Education Center.

The Business Adviser position supports the operations of the SBDC through the provision of professional advice to entrepreneurs and companies throughout the region who are interested in building their operations. While performing duties independently and under general supervision from the SBDC Director, the Business Adviser maintains high levels of integrity, confidentiality, and service to the clients who come to the SBDC for advice and assistance. The Business Adviser works within guidelines established by SOU, the SBA through the Oregon Small Business Development Center Network, and the SOU SBDC office.

Grant funded: This position is contingent upon continued grant funding.

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