Wilkes University is pleased to announce an opening for the Business Assistance Specialist for the Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program in the Small Business Development Center. This grant-funded position supports aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners in Carbon, Columbia, Luzerne, Schuylkill, and Sullivan counties through no-cost consulting services.
The successful candidate will assist start-up and existing businesses with licensing, registration, financial readiness, research, bookkeeping, loan preparation, social media marketing guidance, and government contracting support. A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is required, and the ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of experience, be fluent in English and Spanish, and have working knowledge of QuickBooks.
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Eligibility requirements for internal applicants:
- “Meets expectations” or above on the most recent performance evaluation
- No disciplinary actions or performance improvement plans within one year from date of application
Interested internal applicants should contact Kelly Beishline at kelly.beishline@wilkes.edu and include an updated résumé and cover letter no later than April 24th.