New Mexico State University

Human Resources - Professional Postings
Department: NMSU Alamogordo Campus 8/15/07
Position Title: Program Specialist, Small Business Development Ctr(SBDC) Req#2007007401
Date Position Advertised: August 15, 2007
Salary: Contingent upon funding. $25,608.77 to $38,413.27
Special Conditions: Title- Program Specialist, Small Business Development Center (SBDC), NMSU-Alamogordo Campus. This 12-month exempt position will report to the NMSU-A SBDC Coordinator.
Effective Date- as soon as possible
Qualifications: Qualifications Required-
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management. Significant emphasis on accounting or finance preferred.
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One year related work experience required; entrepreneurial focus preferred.

Qualifications-
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Knowledge of the characteristics, prerequisites of business loan proposals;
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Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of small business operations;
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Knowledge of federal and state financial and tax regulations pertaining to small businesses;
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and diverse community; and
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Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
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Ability to use financial analysis software and interpret results; and
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Ability to communicate conceptually complex information to clients of varying background; bi-lingual strongly preferred.
Examples of Duties: Advise clients of the NMSU-A Small Business Development Center who are either currently in business or who are considering establishing a business by providing one-on-one counseling and information resources/referrals to other training opportunities and other sources of specific information. Assist clients in developing realistic options for business goals, loan proposals and business plans; design, coordinate, and present SBDC training and outreach programs and maintain accurate activity records. Monitor operational activities and effectiveness of results and prepare reports to NMSU-A SBDC Coordinator. Assist with community economic development efforts within the Center’s service area and maintain contacts with other business assistance resources and governmental agencies within as well as outside the Center’s service area. Perform other related duties as assigned by the NMSU-A SBDC Coordinator.

Benefits Offered: Group medical, dental, and hospital insurance, group life and disability insurance, state educational retirement, worker compensation, unemployment compensation, employee or spouse class tuition waiver.
Reply to/Deadline for Applications: Application Deadline- Review of applications begin September 24, 2007 and will continue until filled.

Submit a signed letter of interest, detailed resume, transcripts* from all post-secondary institutions attended and names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three (3) appropriate references who are directly familiar with abilities to-

Program Specialist, SBDC Recruitment
NMSU-Alamogordo Human Resources
Direct inquiries to-
2400 N. Scenic Drive
Brenda Garcia, Payroll/Personnel Supervisor
Alamogordo, NM 88310
brgarcia@nmsu.edu or (505) 439-3697


* Photocopies of transcripts are sufficient for application review. Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of eligibility for employment in the United States. NMSU-A is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The mission of New Mexico State University at Alamogordo is to provide quality learning
opportunities for individuals in the diverse communities we serve.

NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.

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