UASYS

Business Advisor of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses-2

North Little Rock Part time

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Closing Date:

04/30/2026


Type of Position:

Clerical


Workstudy Position:

No


Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)


Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No


Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College


University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. The college is governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations.

UA - Pulaski Tech, a comprehensive two-year college, offers associate degree and certificate programs for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities and/or for career preparation and advancement. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

Goldman Sachs 10K SB


Department's Website:


Summary of Job Duties:

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (GS10KSB) program has three main components: business education, business support services (technical assistance and customized, one-on-one business advising) and the opportunity to access capital. The ultimate goal of the initiative is for the participating business owners to increase their revenues and create jobs in their community and surrounding areas.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Business advisors are essential to the success of the 10,000 Small Businesses program. BAs support designated groups of 5-7 business owners as they complete the main 10KSB deliverables: a written growth plan and growth pitch. A full-time BA typically oversees 2-3 groups of business owners.
The Business Advisor reports to GS10KSB Director or designee.
The specific duties of the 10KSB Business Advisors include:
Advising and Curriculum Support
● Meets with each business owner on an individual basis at least 6-8 times per program (through a combination of in-person and virtual meetings) to guide business growth and completion of the Growth Plan
● Connects business owners to external Business Support Services (local entrepreneurship ecosystem) as needed for specialty services
● Works with business owners to collect, understand, and apply business metrics to support growth
● Assists within the classroom to coordinate group activities and support faculty
● Helps business owners apply course content to their businesses
● Participates in bi-weekly team meetings that focus on the business owner support system to identify business owners needs and brainstorm how to meet those needs using the broader delivery team network
● Attends all modules, clinics and program events to support business owner learning
● Facilitates workshops for business owners around financial forecasting, growth plan completion, etc.
● Utilizes course technologies: Liveplan, Canvas, Basecamp, and Salesforce
● Ensures business owners complete Baseline and Graduation diagnostics with 100% validation
● Participates in assessment of curriculum sessions through post session debriefings
● Ability to coach business owners in the construction and presentation of their growth pitch
● Assists with recruiting and interviewing program applicants on an as needed basis
● Communicates with alumni on an as needed basis to facilitate completion of post-program surveys
Other duties as assigned
Community Building
● Participates in regular national BA calls to get updates, exchange best practices, discuss new challenges, etc.
● Networks with local business support services to enhance the local entrepreneurship ecosystem, be able to direct business owners their way, and to advance program recruitment
● Engages in business owner alumni program events as needed
Other duties as needed to support program success


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, entrepreneurship, sales or related field, is required.  Advanced degree welcomed.
  • A minimum of three years successful experience in business advising for a small business clientele
  • Strong understanding of financial forecasting and construction of small business financial statements
  • Proven ability to work in a diverse team environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
  • Strong spoken and written communication skills
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule
  • High personal and professional ethical standards
  • Ability to engage business owners in small group interactions
  • Proficiency with MS Office tools (WORD, PowerPoint, Excel, e.g.) and a willingness to learn new tools (e.g., Basecamp, Canvas, LivePlan, Salesforce, Zoom, etc.)
  • Emotional intelligence with ability to give feedback in a positive constructive manner


Additional Information:


Salary Information:

$75/hour


Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)


Optional Documents:


Special Instructions to Applicants


Recruitment Contact Information:

Human Resources
humanresources@uaptc.edu


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry


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Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking


Frequent Physical Activity:

Driving, Walking


Occasional Physical Activity:

Kneeling, Stooping


Benefits Eligible:

No