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Director, San Joaquin County Small Business Center at University of the Pacific

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Mar 2026

💰 $98,000/yr($82,000/yr – $98,000/yr)

About the role

Position Information

Job Title Director, San Joaquin County Small Business Center at University of the Pacific Union Level Department Eberhardt School of Business Campus Stockton Posting Number 201304271P Full or Part Time Full Time Number of Months 12 Work Schedule

Work is performed during standard business hours, as well as during non-standard office hours to fulfill business needs. 50% of local travel required.

Position End Date Open Date 03/30/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

This is an in-person role, and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the (City) Pacific campus.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose

The Director of the San Joaquin County Small Business Center at the University of the Pacific (Small Business Center) will provide academic and operational leadership for a new student-centric, university-based, center supporting small businesses throughout San Joaquin County. The Small Business Center (SBC) will be housed in the Eberhardt School of Business and the Director will report to the Dean of the Eberhardt School of Business. This role involves mentoring students, overseeing client programming, and cultivating a strong pipeline of family business support through student applied consulting, education, and research.

Essential Functions

To strengthen the local economy by supporting small business development, the Director of the SBC will support, in collaborative experiential learning for students, the following:

Assist local small businesses and entrepreneurs in starting, growing, and sustaining their ventures.
Offer resources and expertise to address specific challenges based by small businesses.
Serve as a learning hub for enterprising individuals and families who create economic value and societal impact.

Key Services Provided

Business Consulting : The SBC will offer consulting services to help with business planning, marketing, finance, analytics and general operations. In offering consulting services, the Director will either lead a team of students in a course or coordinate with an existing course at the University
Workshops and Seminars: The SBC will conduct workshops on various topics such as business planning, financial management, marketing strategies, etc.
Networking Opportunities: The SBC will facilitate connections between students and local business owners, industry experts, and potential partners or clients.

Potential Services Provided

Resource Library: The SBC will either provide or coordinate with other centers to provide market research, business templates, and industry reports.
Access To Funding: The SBC will either assist or coordinate with other centers in identifying and applying for loans, grants, and other funding sources.
Training Programs: The SBC will either offer or coordinate with other centers to offer training programs to enhance the skills of small business owners and their employees.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in small business development, entrepreneurship support, economic development, and/or consulting.
Experience supervising or mentoring students, early‑career professionals, or staff in an academic or professional setting.
Experience building partnerships or collaborating with community organizations, business associations, or economic development agencies.

Preferred Qualifications