EL CAMINO COLLEGE IS NOW ACCEPTING

APPLICATIONS FOR:

BUSINESS COORDINATOR

SALARY

$46,776 -- 57,300annually

(Supervisor's Salary Schedule)

THE POSITION

Under supervision of the Director of Small Business Development Center which is located at an off-site business location, provide counseling and conduct workshops in accordance with the goals and objectives of the California Small Business Development Center Plan. Provides technical assistance and counseling to small business owners and individuals starting businesses. This counseling and technical assistance will include, but not be limited to the following:

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Business planning and management counseling in such areas as business plan, license and permits, legal requirements and insurance, personnel, site selection, general business practices; financial counseling in such areas as eligibility for public and private financing, cash flow management, tax requirements, financial analysis and projections; marketing counseling in such areas as identifying market niches, market research, access to market studies, market plan, advertising and public relations, product display, cooperative marketing.

Maintain accurate records on counseling services provided; information-giving actions; short-term counseling; and long term counseling.

Provide case management which would include problem identification, research, and resolution stages.

Maintains close liaison with local, state and federal lending sources for small businesses.

Assists in the continued development of the SBDC by cooperating with community small business organizations and agencies, Los Angeles County Chambers of Commerce, and maintaining working relations with key public,state and federal agencies.

Serves on appropriate business and educational committees at the local and state level.

Conducts classes and/or workshops as appropriate. Coordinates all activities with the college SBDC Director or appropriate administrator.

Prepares reports to funding sources and college administration, and participates in the preparation of grant applications.

Assist in establishing continuing funding sources.

Performs other duties as required to carry out project objectives and activities and to meet grant conditions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution in a technical area, and a minimum of three years consulting experience. Recent experience in a small business development center preferred.

MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF:

Small business activities in the community and the ability to participate in those activities.

MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO:

Perform counseling for clients of the Center and participate in workshops sponsored by the Center.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This full-time, twelve-month classified supervisory position is subject to a probationary period. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory employment verification, fingerprint check, and tuberculosis examination. Selected candidate must provide identification and work authorization.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

Excellent fringe benefits including eight paid 32-hour work weeks during June and July.

The District has a diversified medical, dental, vision and life insurance programs. Dependent coverage is available toward which both the college and the staff member contribute.

Liberal vacation and holiday package.

Paid sick leave is granted equal to one day for each month of service and can be accumulated indefinitely.

Staff members contribute a percentage of their monthly salary to the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) or Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and, where applicable, to Social Security.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

El Camino College District is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and educational facility. It is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment to all individuals, and it ensures equal access to its services, classes, and programs regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, physical disability (including HIV), mental disability, age (over 40), status as a Vietnam-era veteran. Women and ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply. El Camino College is a drug-free workplace. Smoking is prohibited in most college facilities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Application package must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, FEBRUARY 22, 2002. Faxes and postmarks will not be honored. Official transcripts must be provided prior to final selection.

All documents submitted become the property of the District and will not be returned. Limited reimbursement may be available for candidates selected for FINAL interview.

To apply send completed application, cover letter, resume and at least three professional references.

Human Resources, Administration

Room 217

16007 Crenshaw Boulevard,

Torrance, CA 90506

Office hours: M-F 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.

(310) 660-3476

Job Hotline (310) 660-3809

THE COLLEGE WILL BE CLOSED ON FEBRUARY 1518, 2002

45/01-02 ISSUE DATE: JANUARY 22, 2002