Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation Job Announcement

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　　Job Title: Veterans Support Specialist

　　Location: Sacramento, California (In office/This is Not a Remote Position)

　　Hours: Full Time, 12 months/year, Non-Exempt

　　Salary: $30 to $36 per hour DOE

　　Project Name: Northern California Veterans Business Outreach CenterSupervisor: Program Director - NorCal VBOC

　　GENERAL INFORMATION

　　This position is a full-time, benefitted position with retirement eligibility after one year. While the continuation of this position(s) is foreseen for years to come, all NorCal VBOC positions are contingent on continued federal funding. This is not a state or federal position.

　　The NorCal VBOC is hosted by Cal Poly Humboldts Sponsored Programs Foundation (HSU-SPF) in Arcata, California. The program is primarily funded by a cooperative agreement with the Small Business Administration (SBA). NorCal VBOC serves the 50 Northern counties in California, supporting their business and Veteran communities with no-cost training, education, resources, and one-on-one consulting.

　　The job offers acompetitive benefits package including group health, dental, and vision. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, in the Sacramento office, with varied schedules/occasional weekend and evening hours.

　　The Veterans Support Specialist assists with implementing the mission of the NorCal Veteran Business Outreach Center. The Veterans Support Specialist provides business development services and resources for Clients (active-duty service members, Guard, Reserve, Veterans, and military-connected family members) who want to start or grow a small business. The NorCal VBOC service area includes 50 Counties and 5 Military bases located in Northern California.

　　**POSITION SUMMARYUnder the general supervision of the Program Director - NorCal VBOC, theVeterans Support Specialist is responsible for conducting client scheduling and supporting the management of VBOC team.

　　The Veteran Support Specialist will assist clients to better understand the services of the NorCal VBOC counseling and training services. This position will support day-to-day activities of the client support and communicate frequently with the SBA Resource Partners staff, and aid in building and implementing online tools and resources for small businesses. The Veteran Support Specialist will be in direct contact with clients and potential clients seeking NorCal VBOC services. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, resourceful, and have strong interpersonal skills and impeccable communication skills.**

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

　　In partnership with the Program Director, develop and maintain cooperative working relationships and partnerships with other staff and contractors within the region.

　　Process travel claims and payment requests, review consultant invoices and timesheets.

　　Assist with quarterly and annual programmatic/fiscal reporting and billing processes

　　Assist with preparation of grant proposals

　　Reconcile event records in database tracking system.

　　Work with the Program Director to monitor outcomes of the VBOC Program.

　　Communicate with SBA Resource Partners regarding clients needs on an ongoing basis.

　　Experience with using scheduling platforms.

　　Support research and streamline client process for the NorCal VBOC and identify commonalities, and develop a set of common protocols for SBA Resource Partner collaboration.

　　Provide help in coaching and assistance to NorCal VBOC Consultants on an ongoing basis