Business Advisor/Trainer - Veterans Business Outreach Center

Job Responsibilities:

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina is excited to seek a full-time, grant funded Business Advisor/Trainer for the Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOCs). This role will provide training, outreach, and counseling for veterans, transitioning service members, and their spouses looking to start or grow a small business. The Business Advisor/Trainer responsibilities will include:

• Planning, coordinating, and delivering Boots-to-Business Training at military installations in South Carolina. Training local SBA resource partners to help deliver Boots-to-Business curriculum.
• Developing effective public-private partnerships that support veteran and military spouse entrepreneurship. Working to deepen the credibility and awareness of the business services available to veterans and their spouses.
• Taking client service calls. Performing client intake and needs assessment in preparation for individualized counseling sessions.
• Tracking client training, outreach and counseling progress in the CRM system. Answering fundamental and complex business-related questions.
• Connecting clients with SBA resources, resource partners and other relationships they need to be successful in their entrepreneurial journey.
• Serving as a backup to the VBOC Director for relevant projects and engagements as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in business management (or related field) or an equivalent combination of education and job-related experience. The candidate must be based in the Charleston Area. Some travel in and out of state will be required therefore, a valid driving license is required with some work to be completed remotely. This role is Charleston-based, the counselor would report to The Citadel’s VBOC in person when needed unless assigned to work off-site/attend client meetings. 

Desirable/Preferred Qualifications

Status as a Veteran and/or Military Spouse. Previous experience starting, owning, operating and/or managing a business.  Previous experience providing professional advising, consulting or training services.  A deep understanding of veterans/military spouse backgrounds and the challenges faced during post-service transition. Training and facilitation skills, consulting and advising skills, and excellent personal effectiveness and time management skills. 

Additional Information:

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the following documents directly in the online system, finish applying and receive a confirmation number before the closing date:

1. Position Application on which you list all relevant experience.

2. A cover letter addressed to the "Search Committee" specifically describing how you meet the representative duties and desirable qualifications.

3. A current resume or curriculum vitae summarizing your educational background and experience.