Business Advisor, Small Business Development

Business Advisor, Small Business Development

• Provide business consulting services and support on a professional level to small business owners. Support is provided in specialized areas, such as obtaining contracts with federal, state, and local governments; enhancing product commercialization and technology; entering and expanding into international trade.
• Assesses client's management and technical education needs and recommends appropriate business training classes to enhance the client's knowledge and skills in particular areas.
• Assists client in the development of marketing strategy including marketing mix: product/service development; promotional strategies, pricing methods, and distribution channels.
• Evaluates and diagnoses opportunities to make appropriate referrals to specialty centers and Professional Services Network for legal, accounting, or other specialized assistance.
• Performs financial analysis using spreadsheets and computer-assisted software packages such as Business Plan Pro and industry comparisons, like RMA.
• Participates in public relations activities, makes speeches and presentations, serves on various committees and attends trade shows and business expos to publicize SBDC programs.
• Strives to assist San Jacinto SBDC team to meet or exceed impact goals: New jobs created; New Businesses started; and Capital raised.
• Meets regularly with bankers to sell the services of SBDC and to assist clients gain access to SBA guaranteed loans.
• Attends workshops, seminars, and training classes to improve skills related to area of expertise.
• Co-ordinates and integrates work efforts with other divisions, personnel and the students of the San Jacinto College District.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles of business.
• Ability to interact effectively and positively with clients.
• Ability to quickly assess the impact readiness of clients and develop a pathway for their success.
• Ability to facilitate dialogue with professionals on behalf of the client (lawyers, bankers, CPAs, government agency personnel, market researchers, etc.).
• Computer literate with working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and other commonly used business software programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experienced in SBA and conventional borrowing

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

• MBA preferred.

• 5 years direct job-related experience.
• Small business ownership and/or management experience.

• Website development and maintenance experience is a plus.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish and English is a plus.

Salary Grade: 112

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number: req6063

Posting Close Date: 10/31/2025