Hybrid Business Field Advisor en Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University · Lubbock, Estados Unidos De América · Hybrid
- Junior
- Oficina en Lubbock
Position Description
Performs professional counseling and training to the area businesses in a 13-county area of the Texas Panhandle. Assist existing businesses with expansion into other regional and international markets. |
Travel Required
Major/Essential Functions
- Assess client needs.
- Provide counseling that includes financial, regulatory, and operational guidance and technical assistance on the various aspects of starting and expanding a successful small business including, but not limited to:
- analyzing the specific business and industry data in finance, marketing, management, and operations
- guiding the development of business plans and financial packages
- calculating and interpreting historical and projected financial ratios
- preparing pro forma cash flow and financial statements
- conducting quality-based assessments, troubleshooting to identify problems and areas for improvement
- guiding business start-ups to include employment requirements
- providing information on federal, state, and local regulations and programs and guiding pre-venture, start-up, or advanced-stage existing businesses.
- Plan and lead training on subjects relevant to small business start-ups and growth
- Recruit government, private, and public entities, businesses, and businesspersons to provide voluntary training
- Assist in the transfer of university-based knowledge to the small business community
- Ensure timely and accurate counseling data input into the Neoserra client information management system
- Other duties as assigned by the Center Director
- Promote the program and advocate for small businesses through presentations to communities and entities
- Develop relationships with key stakeholders including, but not limited to, SBA, banks, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, trade groups, educational institutions, legislators, and hosts
- Assist in developing appropriate advertising, promotion, and marketing materials
- Assist in business disaster recovery
- Develop a Sustainable & Resilient Rural Economy Academy
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- Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field with a minimum of 3 years work experience in business or a related field
- Accounting background or lending experience
- Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Outlook Calendar & Zoom)
- Ability to work independently, communicate effectively, have good interpersonal skills, display initiative, and demonstrate professionalism
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About the University
About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.