Job Description

Illinois - Work From Home
Part time
R0013380

Business advisors are essential to the success of the 10,000 Small Businesses program. BAs support designated groups of 5-7 business owners as they complete the main 10KSB deliverables: a written growth plan and growth pitch. A BA typically oversees 2 groups of business owners.

Advising and Curriculum Support

Meets with each business owner on an individual basis approximately 8-10 times to guide business growth and completion of the Growth Plan

Connects business owners to external Business Support Services (local entrepreneurship ecosystem) as needed for specialty services

Works with business owners to collect, understand, and apply business metrics to support growth

Assists within the classroom (in-person and on-line) to coordinate group activities and support faculty

Helps business owners apply course content to their businesses

Participates in bi-weekly team meetings that focus on the business owner support system to identify business owners needs and brainstorm how to meet those needs using the broader delivery team network

Attends all modules, clinics and program events to support business owner learning

Facilitates workshops for business owners around financial forecasting, growth plan completion, etc.

Utilizes course technologies: Liveplan, Canvas, Basecamp, and Salesforce

Ensures business owners complete Baseline and Graduation diagnostics with 100% validation

Participates in assessment of curriculum sessions through post session debriefings

Ability to coach business owners in the construction and presentation of their growth pitch

Assists with recruiting and interviewing program applicants on an as needed basis

Communicates with alumni on an as needed basis to facilitate completion of post-program surveys

Community Building

• Participates in regular national BA calls to get updates, exchange best practices, discuss new challenges, etc.
• Networks with local and regional business support services to enhance the local entrepreneurship ecosystem, be able to direct business owners their way, and to advance program recruitment
• Engages in business owner alumni program events as needed

Core Competencies and Qualifications

• Bachelorâ™s degree, preferably in business, entrepreneurship, sales or related field, is required. Advanced degree welcomed
• A minimum of three years successful experience in business advising for a small business clientele
• Strong understanding of financial forecasting and construction of small business financial statements
• Proven ability to work in a diverse team environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
• Strong spoken and written communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• High personal and professional ethical standards
• Ability to engage business owners in small group interactions
• Proficiency with MS Office tools (WORD, PowerPoint, Excel, e.g.) and a willingness to learn new tools (e.g., Basecamp, Canvas, LivePlan, Salesforce, Zoom, etc.)
• Emotional intelligence with ability to give feedback in a positive constructive manner

About Us

Weâ™re all different.

Weâ™re all Babson.

Babson College is a world-class business school, empowering entrepreneurial leaders to create great economic and social value - everywhere. Here youâ™ll find a collaborative, collegial team environment designed to include and motivate every individual. Itâ™s a rewarding and invigorating workplace â“ an exciting launch pad for anyone who wants to make a real impact in higher education. We provide everything you need to achieve your goals, including learning and development opportunities, outstanding benefits, rich rewards, wellness programs, and a genuine dedication to creating a diverse, multicultural and inclusive community.

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About Babson College

At Babson, we believe that entrepreneurship is applicable?and crucial?in organizations of all types and sizes, in established businesses as well as new ventures. Today, teams, divisions, and whole enterprises are striving to be more entrepreneurial. Furthermore, entrepreneurial thought and action are happening at all levels of an organization, where collaboration complements top-down leadership.Babson College was the first to understand that thinking and acting entrepreneurially is more than just an inclination. Rather, it can be taught. And we do it better than anyone.

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Job Tags

Part time, Local area, Work from home, Flexible hours,

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