Logo
Inside Higher Ed

Coordinator IV - Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Business Advisor

Inside Higher Ed, Huntsville, Texas, us, 77344

Save Job

Coordinator IV - Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Business Advisor Title:

Coordinator IV - Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Business Advisor

Requisition:

202500364S

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Hiring Salary:

This position is a pay grade 15. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.

Occupational Category:

Professional

Department:

Small Business Development Center

Division:

Division of Academic Affairs

Open Date:

11/19/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Educational And Experience Requirement:

Bachelor's degree in business administration or closely related field. Four years relevant business experience, business/economic development, finance, small business consulting, business management, banking, and/or small business ownership or in a related field. Masters degree preferred. Banking or public accounting experience preferred. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Nature & Purpose Of Position:

Provides professional business and management advising in the areas of general business, financing, marketing, bookkeeping, and accounting to startup small businesses in Montgomery County.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide professional business advising services to pre-venture, early stage and growth companies.

Consult with clients throughout the service area of Montgomery County.

Assist clients in analyzing business strengths and weaknesses and developing strategies for improvement.

Assess client’s management and technical education needs and recommend appropriate training classes.

Provide comprehensive advising services in areas such as: financial modeling, financial analysis and budgeting, capital formation, marketing, market research, business plan development, strategic planning, human resources, and other business related areas.

Initiate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, to include Small Business Administration (SBA) and its resource partners, lenders, economic development organizations, Chambers of Commerce and other community partners.

Focus and assist targeted small businesses in accessing financing through a local capital partner as well as other funding sources for business expansion and growth.

Market to and work with clients to identify and match their capital needs with traditional and non-traditional sources.

Develop and update specialized training classes and materials for individual clients or groups.

May conduct training seminars or presentations.

Participate in public relations activities.

Assist the director with a variety of administrative duties and responsibilities.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws.

Ability to supervise business functions.

Communicates with other university departments, personnel, and other agencies.

Location:

The Small Business Development Center Office at the Atrium Center in East Montgomery County and at SHSU The Woodlands Center in The Woodlands.

Employment type:

Full Time

Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time

Senior level:

Mid‑Senior level

Job function:

Business Development and Sales

Industries:

Online Audio and Video Media

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 51.215.

#J-18808-Ljbffr