Business Advisor, NYPA PowerUp2030

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY). The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries. We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY. Primary Location: LAGUARDIA C. C. Bargaining Unit: Yes Program Description NYPA PowerUp2030 is a supplier development program that prepares established small and mid-sized businesses to compete for clean energy contracts in New York State. The program is a five-year statewide partnership between the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and LaGuardia Community College, managed through the Business Services unit of the Division of Adult and Continuing Education. Statewide delivery covers four cohorts per year: two upstate and two downstate, with the upstate cohorts rotating annually across five regions (Mohawk Valley, North Country, Western New York, Southern Tier, and Capital Region) to align with NYPA's clean energy investment pipeline. Each cohort serves up to 25 participants through a ten-week hybrid program of three in-person sessions and seven virtual modules. Over the contract term, the program will serve 500 small and mid-sized businesses across New York State. Reporting to the Educational Director, the Business Advisor, PowerUp2030, provides high-touch, individualized business advising to small businesses participating in PowerUp2030, a statewide clean energy and procurement readiness program. The Business Advisor develops an in-depth understanding of each assigned business—including its capabilities, capacity, growth goals, certifications, experience, and readiness—and helps participants translate their Strategic Renewable Growth Plans (SRGPs) into actionable strategies for pursuing clean energy and infrastructure opportunities. A central responsibility of the role is connecting strategy to opportunity. Business Advisors actively identify and research relevant procurement opportunities, match participants with opportunities aligned with their capabilities and growth plans, and provide hands-on support to help businesses position themselves, prepare for, and pursue appropriate bids and contracting opportunities. The Business Advisor remains closely engaged with participants throughout the program, providing individualized guidance, reinforcing program content, supporting procurement readiness, and helping participants build the knowledge, relationships, and strategies needed to compete effectively in New York's clean energy economy. Key Responsibilities Business Advising & SRGP Implementation Provide high-touch, one-on-one advising to assigned participants throughout the PowerUp2030 program. Develop a comprehensive understanding of each participant's business model, capabilities, capacity, certifications, past performance, financial and operational readiness, growth objectives, and potential fit within the clean energy and infrastructure sectors. Guide participants in developing, refining, and implementing their Strategic Renewable Growth Plans (SRGPs). Help participants translate program learning and SRGP strategies into concrete business development and procurement actions. Advise participants on business strategy, financial forecasting, operational planning, market positioning, and other readiness needs related to identified opportunities. Maintain regular participant engagement and provide individualized follow-up to support progress toward established business and procurement goals. Curriculum Support Attend and support all program modules across upstate and downstate cohorts. Reinforce curriculum through practical application. Assist participants in translating instruction into actionable business strategies. Opportunity Matching, Bid Pursuit & Procurement Readiness Proactively research and identify NYPA…

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