SBDC Business Advisor

🇺🇸 Athens, OH 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $51K - $85K 💻 Other 🗓️ May 12th, 2026

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Ohio University is hiring a SBDC Business Advisor to provide confidential, no-cost business counseling, training, and resource referrals to small business owners and entrepreneurs in southeastern Ohio. The role involves building and maintaining client pipelines, supporting capital access and business growth, and cultivating strategic partnerships to achieve measurable economic impact aligned with annual performance goals.

Highlights

Provide in-depth business counseling including financial analysis, capital readiness, growth strategy, and problem-solving.
Manage and develop a diverse client pipeline across Guernsey, Belmont, and Muskingum counties.
Build partnerships and referral networks with lenders, economic development organizations, and community partners.
Deliver measurable economic impact by supporting new business launches and existing business growth.
Prepare presentations and training events to promote the SBDC program and advocate for small businesses.
Requires frequent travel within the service region to meet clients and partners.
Must have a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of relevant professional experience or equivalent.
Salary target range $63,000-$68,000 annually, with a total compensation range $51,281-$85,325 including benefits.
Grant-funded position contingent on continued funding.
Position falls under the Voinovich School of Leadership & Public Affairs, full-time, exempt status.