Director Small Business Development - Central Campus
Essential Job Functions:
- Hire, train, and supervise business advisors and administrative staff of the SBDC.
- Counsel with entrepreneurs/clients of the SBDC to start or expand businesses, create jobs, and raise capital.
- Lead training/workshops for entrepreneurs on business related topics.
- Market the services of the SBDC to the community (e.g., business leaders, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations and bankers/lenders).
- Attend SBDC regional meetings and the ASBDC national conference.
- Manage the reporting requirements of the SBA, the SBDC Regional Office and San Jacinto College.
- Measure, document, and provide feedback to stakeholders on the attainment of goals.
- Prepare the annual budget and monitor throughout the year.
- Lead in the development and implementation of the strategic plan and lead SBDC through the accreditation process.
- Develop new programs and identify and purchase necessary business/management tools and software.
Additional Job Functions:
- Promote the interests of small businesses by networking with and making presentations to legislators, bankers, economic development organizations, chambers of commerce and other business groups.
- Inform legislators on progress of the SJC-SBDC supporting small business.
- Serve on appropriate committees and task forces for economic development groups in the College’s district.
- SBDC team leader for Performance Management (IPPs).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of:
- Business management, start-up and expansion.
- Accounting and finance.
- Business planning software and spreadsheets.
- Business formulas and ratio analysis.
- Bank loan application packaging.
- Technology for small businesses including AI
Skills:
- Teaching
- Coaching
- Managing
- Marketing
Abilities:
- Ability to interact effectively and authentically with the public.
- Ability to think critically about small business problems and potential solutions.
- Ability to structure business plans and loan packages.
- Ability to make presentations to large, public audiences.
- Ability to build community partnerships.
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline.
Preferred Education:
- MBA or other business-related graduate degree.
Required Experience:
- Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of job-related experience or business ownership.
Preferred Experience:
- Significant entrepreneurial (direct business ownership and/or management) experience.
Preferred Licenses/Certifications:
- Certified Global Business Professional
- Certified in Technology Commercialization
Note: The duties of this position require a physical presence at the assigned on-site work location during unrestricted operations with very limited or no opportunity for remote work arrangements.
Salary Grade: 120