Careers
AVAILABLE POSITIONS:
Pace University Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Business Advisor
The Pace University Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC) mission is to provide in-depth and confidential one-on-one business advisement, training and market research to help small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs launch or grow their business. Our center’s no-cost services include helping our clients to access financing; develop business plans and financial projections, identify procurement opportunities, and implement strategies for increasing sales.
In addition to working with the team in the above areas, the Business Advisor may provide counseling on marketing issues to our small business clients. These areas of assistance include website development, search engine optimization, ecommerce, targeted social media, and email marketing strategies. Further, the Business Advisor will collaborate with the Pace SBDC Director and team to develop content and manage the center’s website and social media platforms, building awareness of the Pace SBDC and its services while aligning with the marketing efforts of the NY SBDC network.
Position Duties
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Provide one-on-one counseling to help clients grow or launch their small business.
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Collaborate with Pace SBDC director to manage center’s marketing initiatives.
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Implement and/or participate in Pace SBDC-sponsored small business workshops.
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Under Pace SBDC Director supervision, expand collaborations with Pace University faculty, staff & students, as well as with Government agencies, financial institutions, business groups and community organizations.
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Help small business clients to access key demographic, economic and other key market research through the NYSBDC Network.
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Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Position Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree with focus in Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Management, Finance, Accounting, or other appropriate discipline.
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Experience counseling small businesses, or owning/managing a small business.
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Experience managing social media accounts, developing websites (eg. Wix, Squarespace, Shopify) and/or graphic design.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office.
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Bilingual preferred.
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Strong customer service and organizational skills.
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Must be able to handle confidential information in a discreet manner.
Work Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with additional hours as needed.
Summary
About the Institution
Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.
Benefits Offered
Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:
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Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).
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Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).
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403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).
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Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).
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Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).
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Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace’s award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).
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Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).
AA/EEO Statement
Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.
Annual Security Report Notice
Pace is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University’s Safety and Security department publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which can be accessed here. The report contains information on security policies as well as crime and fire statistics for the University.
Additional Information
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Compensation Type: Salary
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Salary Range: $60,000 - $64,000
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Work Mode: Hybrid
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Is this a grant funded position? Yes
With questions, contact sbdc@pace.edu.