Job Title: Business Advisor/Bronx Business Tech Incubator 
Category: Managerial/Professional
Job ID:   28631
Location:    Lehman College
Full/Part Time:     Full time

The School of Continuing and Professional Studies at Lehman College seeks a skilled and dynamic Business Advisor to support entrepreneurs at the Tech Center, including those involved in cannabis-related businesses.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Reporting to the Director of CUNY on the Concourse, the Business Advisor will play a pivotal role in offering comprehensive business support throughout the entire business lifecycle, including preparation, planning, launch, supervision, and expansion.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct weekly one-on-one advisory sessions with incubator clients, evaluate client progress, and provide tailored support and guidance.

• Assistance includes business plan development; understanding analysis, preparation and structure of financial statements, such as cash flow projections, income statements and sources and uses statements; compliance; space acquisition; legal aspects of running a small business, automated and manual record keeping systems; human resource issues such as staff supervision and management, employee rights and responsibilities, professional development, and working with clients on market-related issues such as advertising, promotional functions, social media, surveys, and other related topics. Provide referrals as needed.

• Review technological requirements and assess the impact of technology and electronic commerce upon the prospective or existing business’ viability.

• With the goal of expanding the tech center services, manage the incubator recruitment. Oversee the admission process for new clients and manage all related paperwork.

• Design, coordinate, and implement all aspects of the Bronx Business Tech Incubator (BBTI) workshops, trainings, and networking events.

• Maintain client interaction reports using the school’s Xenegrade tool. Gather written feedback from assisted clients for program service refinement and promotional purposes. Provide data and program metrics to the leadership, fulfilling grant outcomes and reporting on the success of the Tech Center.

• Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote the incubator and its services. Assist with marketing, social media and website updates as directed by the leadership.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with external incubator partners, including community-based organizations, to connect clients with valuable resources and opportunities that support business growth and development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience.

• The position requires no less than four years of experience in private sector business or a related public technical assistance environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, entrepreneurship, or a related field.

• Proven experience in business advising, entrepreneurship, or a similar role.

• Strong knowledge of business planning, launching, and scaling strategies.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in using CRM tools and business management software.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams and clients.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s degree preferred.

• Knowledge and experience of the CUNY system and/or NYC government agencies.

• Familiarity with Bronx community-based organizations, economic development agencies and legal services.

• Experience in conducting workshops and training sessions.

• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.

• Experience with cannabis-related businesses.

COMPENSATION: Salary range $64,649 - $82,928

BENEFITS:  RF CUNY - Explore & Enroll in Employee Benefits

HOW TO APPLY: Business Advisor/Bronx Business Tech Incubator (Continuing Education Specialist) -School of Continuing and Professional Studies (cuny.jobs)

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).

CLOSING DATE: Review of resumes will begin August 23, 2024 or until filled.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.