Director Small Business Development

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

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 the 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.

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline.

Preferred: MBA or other business-related graduate degree.

Experience

Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of job-related experience or business ownership.

Preferred: Significant entrepreneurial (direct business ownership and/or management) experience.

Licenses/Certifications

Preferred:

• Certified Global Business Professional
• Certified in Technology Commercialization

Schedule

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.