Business Advisor - North & Central NH (posted 8/18/25):
The New Hampshire Small Business Development Center (NH SBDC), an outreach program of the UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business & Economics, is seeking a part-time business advisor to work approximately 25-35 hours per week in Coos, Grafton, and Belknap Counties. The advisor will provide business management consulting to small to medium size businesses throughout the region in collaboration with other SBDC advisors. This is an opportunity to apply practical and creative solutions to business problems through one-on-one counseling while promoting growth and sustainability measured through sales, profit, jobs and capital generation to NH companies.
Salary is commensurate with experience. This is a non-benefited, adjunct position.
Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of the North and Central Regional Director, provide management advising and technical assistance to county businesses; identify and analyze business issues; develop and implement solutions in a timely manner, conduct research using public and private resources, help clients develop business, financing and marketing plans, track and report information; perform administrative tasks as required. Network with business and community leaders, lending institutions, the technology community and economic development professionals.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred.
- Equivalency by training and experience considered.
- Ideal candidate will have a diverse business background including small business ownership or experience with management consulting to small businesses; be well versed in office/business technology applications, low-cost online business management apps, social media and best practices in e-commerce; and have strong financial analysis, computer and data base management skills.
- This candidate should be able to create a strong network and work well in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A solid knowledge of how to integrate technology, including AI tools, into small business operations.
- Familiarity with NH businesses and prior volunteer or work experience with NH economic development programs in Sullivan and Grafton Counties.
Applicant Instructions
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Contact Information for 3 Professional References
Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.
Please be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Salary Grade:
Adjunct Hourly Staff 00