Part Time Lumen Technologies Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $31.14 - $36.10 Hourly
Location : Lumen Business Center, OR
Job Type: Part-time Hourly
Job Number: 2026-00012
Division: Advancement and Community Engagement
Department: Small Business Development Center
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties
*To be considered for this role, please submit a complete application including Employment History, Resume & Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, please tell us how your education and experience prepares you to meet the goals of this position.
Job Summary
Provides specialized advising and training focused on bookkeeping systems, financial management, and the effective use of QuickBooks to registered Small Business Development Center (SBDC) clients to meet established goals relative to number of clients, startups, jobs, and economic impact as required by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Oregon Small Business Development Center Network (OSBDCN). Designs, facilitates, and provides group training and orientation sessions, one-on-one advising, and follow-up services as necessary.
Essential Duties

1. Provides assessment, counseling, training, and referrals to prospective and existing entrepreneurs in areas such as bookkeeping, accounting systems, financial projections, business planning, financial management, and other areas of small business ownership depending on client needs.
2. Designs, facilitates, and leads workshops on small business-related topics related to QuickBooks and small business financial management. Designs and facilitates informational seminars and customized training programs to support specific local small business community needs.
3. Ensures the timely reporting of each counseling session including detailed notes, time, success stories, and economic impact (i.e., startups, jobs created/retained, capital infusion) into the client management system.
4. Acts as advocate and liaison between clients and governmental or financial institutions depending on client needs.
5. Attends and participates in staff meetings, community partner meetings, professional development trainings, and conferences

Additional Duties

1. Assists with outreach by promoting SBDC services at local events as assigned.
2. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field
Experience/Training:

• Minimum (2) years of experience with QuickBooks and bookkeeping
• Minimum (3) years of experience in small business ownership, management level employment at a small business, and/or providing direct services to the small business community (i.e. banking, insurance, chamber of commerce, city business license department, economic development position), including at least one (1) year of experience providing small business guidance and/or counseling
• Must complete annual ethics trainings offered by the Small Business Development Center network
• Experience working with the diverse needs of the college community, students, and employees.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Bookkeeper credential
• Bilingual skills, oral and written, at a professional level in English and Spanish
• Experience developing and presenting training programs or workshops

Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of small business startup, growth, and financial management practices
• Strong knowledge of QuickBooks Online and/or QuickBooks Desktop
• Ability to analyze business needs and develop practical solutions
• Ability to facilitate workshops and lead discussions on small business topics
• Ability to adhere to program confidentiality and Code of Ethical Conduct requirements as mandated by Small Business Administration (SBA) and Oregon SBDC Network
• Ability to lead programs, seminars, and conversations on topics related to small business management and ownership
• Ability to use equipment necessary to carry out job responsibilities such as, but not limited to, computer and virtual training software, cell/telephone, and projectors
• Knowledge of topics such as feasibility assessments, launching and scaling small business growth, business financing and loan packaging, financial literacy, new product development, business technology, market research, marketing strategies including social media and digital marketing techniques, organizational development, business analysis/business process improvement, and exit strategies
• Knowledge of veteran-, women-, and minority-owned business issues
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local resources for business
• Knowledge of business licensing and permitting regulations
• Knowledge of government contracting certifications and programs

Working Conditions and Important Information
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a computer terminal. Visual eye strain and repetitive hand/wrist motion for data entry and keyboarding functions.
Salary Placement
Initial salary placement will be within the posted range or pay rate of the position, and is based on applicable education and/or years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College and in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Please include all relevant education and full and part-time experience (including unpaid and volunteer experience) in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement. Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past education and/or experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.
About our Benefits
Mt. Hood Community College offers an exceptional benefits package for part-time employees that includes access to a Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Sick Leave, retirement through Oregon PERS based on meeting eligibility requirements, and a tuition waiver for Tuition Based classes. For more information about our benefits and wellness offerings, please visit
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in accounting, finance, business, or related field?

• Yes
• No
• I believe I have an equivalent combination of education and experience to meet this requirement.

02
Do you have at least (2) years of experience with QuickBooks and bookkeeping?

• Yes
• No
• I believe I have an equivalent combination of education and experience to meet this requirement.

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Do you have at least (3) years of experience in small business ownership, management level employment at a small business, and/or providing direct services to the small business community (i.e. banking, insurance, chamber of commerce, city business license department, economic development position), including at least one (1) year of experience providing small business guidance and/or counseling?

• Yes
• No

04
If hired for this role, are you able to complete annual ethics trainings offered by the Small Business Development Center network?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have experience working with a diverse population similar to the college's community, students and employees?

• Yes
• No

Required Question