Business Advisor of ECDI Tier 1 Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC)
Dayton, Ohio, United States · Hybrid
$55k–$65k/yr
Senior
Summary: The Business Advisor serves as the primary consultant and trusted advisor for entrepreneurs participating in ECDI's Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) Tier 1 program. This position provides comprehensive…
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$55k–$65k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
Posted 10d ago
Apply by Oct 15
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Business Advisor provides comprehensive consulting, technical assistance, and strategic coaching to minority-owned and under-resourced businesses in the Greater Dayton region. Key duties include helping entrepreneurs develop sustainable business models, prepare for capital infusion, and facilitate entrepreneurial education workshops.
Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a business-related field or five years of relevant experience in business consulting or economic development. A valid Ohio driver's license is required, and the ability to obtain a Certified Business Advisor (CBA) certification within six months is mandatory.
Full job description
Summary: The Business Advisor serves as the primary consultant and trusted advisor for entrepreneurs participating in ECDI's Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) Tier 1 program. This position provides comprehensive business advising, technical assistance, entrepreneurial education, and strategic coaching to minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-friendly, and socially and economically under-resourced businesses throughout the Greater Dayton region.
The Business Advisor works primarily with entrepreneurs in the ideation and startup stages, helping clients evaluate business concepts, develop sustainable business models, prepare financial projections, become capital-ready, connect with procurement opportunities, and transition into long-term business growth. This position plays a critical role in advancing ECDI's mission of creating equitable economic opportunity while meeting the performance expectations established by the Ohio Department of Development's Minority Business Development Division.
This position is a hybrid role required to work part of the time in-office, according to business need and manager direction.
The starting annual salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000 Candidates for this position must be located in the Dayton Area.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Business Consulting & Client Advising
Provide individualized one-on-one business consulting to entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Conduct comprehensive business assessments to identify client strengths, challenges, and opportunities.
Develop customized action plans designed to move businesses toward measurable growth.
Assist clients with:
Business formation
Business planning
Financial forecasting
Marketing strategy
Pricing strategy
Market research
Cash flow planning
Operations planning
Growth strategies
Prepare clients to become loan-ready by reviewing financial documents and business plans.
Connect clients to ECDI lending products and appropriate external financing resources.
Refer growth-stage clients to MBAC Tier 2 and other strategic partners as appropriate.
Training & Education
Develop and facilitate workshops focused on entrepreneurship and small business development.
Deliver presentations on topics such as:
Business Planning
Access to Capital
Financial Management
Marketing
Procurement Readiness
Certifications
Business Operations
Evaluate participant outcomes and continuously improve training offerings.
Represent ECDI at conferences, community events, and partner meetings.
Community Engagement & Outreach
Build relationships with chambers of commerce, municipalities, financial institutions, educational partners, and community organizations.
Promote MBAC services throughout the Greater Dayton service region.
Participate in outreach events designed to recruit new entrepreneurs.
Serve as an ambassador for ECDI and the MBAC program.
Collaborate with ecosystem partners to ensure seamless client referrals.
Performance & Compliance
Maintain complete and accurate client records.
Document consulting activities and outcomes within required reporting systems within required timelines.
Assist with quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
Ensure compliance with all Ohio Department of Development and ECDI policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to direct, lead, motivate, and supervise staff.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement projects and services incorporating effective decision-making skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and techniques; knowledge of adult learning techniques.
Extremely strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal, communication skills.
Computer Skills:
Experience with and knowledge of computer operation.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Must be able to avoid risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
Related keywords
Minority Business Assistance CenterMBACCBA CertificationBusiness PlanningAccess to CapitalFinancial ManagementProcurement ReadinessCommercial LendingUnderwritingCRMMicrosoft Office SuiteEconomic DevelopmentSBASBDCAPEX AcceleratorWBC
About ECDI - Economic and Community Development Institute
"Investing in people to create measurable and enduring social and economic change."
Industry
Financial Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2004
Headquarters
Columbus, Ohio
LinkedIn followers
4,762
The Economic & Community Development Institute (ECDI) is a Columbus, Ohio-based 501(c)(3) non-profit economic development organization founded in 2004. As the largest US SBA intermediary micro-lender and a U.S. Treasury designated Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), ECDI's mission is to invest in people to create measurable and enduring social and economic change. Since 2004, ECDI has assisted over 32,000 individuals, disbursed over $158 million through over 6,000 loans, and created and retained over 46,000 jobs via our comprehensive suite of programs available through our offices in Columbus, Cleveland, and Akron, Ohio. How do we do this? We invest, educate, and innovate with the businesses and people who are inspired and who inspire us.
Offices: 1655 Old Leonard Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215, US · 7000 Euclid Ave, 203, Cleveland, Oh 44103, US · 526 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44311, US · One Maritime Plaza, Toledo, Oh 43604, US · 7000 Euclid Ave, #203, Cleveland, Ohio 44103, US
"Investing in people to create measurable and enduring social and economic change."
Industry
Financial Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2004
Headquarters
Columbus, Ohio
LinkedIn followers
4,762
The Economic & Community Development Institute (ECDI) is a Columbus, Ohio-based 501(c)(3) non-profit economic development organization founded in 2004. As the largest US SBA intermediary micro-lender and a U.S. Treasury designated Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), ECDI's mission is to invest in people to create measurable and enduring social and economic change. Since 2004, ECDI has assisted over 32,000 individuals, disbursed over $158 million through over 6,000 loans, and created and retained over 46,000 jobs via our comprehensive suite of programs available through our offices in Columbus, Cleveland, and Akron, Ohio. How do we do this? We invest, educate, and innovate with the businesses and people who are inspired and who inspire us.
Offices: 1655 Old Leonard Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215, US · 7000 Euclid Ave, 203, Cleveland, Oh 44103, US · 526 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44311, US · One Maritime Plaza, Toledo, Oh 43604, US · 7000 Euclid Ave, #203, Cleveland, Ohio 44103, US