Director Small Business Development

Director Small Business Development San Jacinto College - 4.3 Pasadena, TX Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Bachelor's degree Full Job Description 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 Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year.

See Salary Schedule Requisition Number:

req6313

Posting Close Date:

6/30/2026