Program Assistant for the Small Business Development Center
Troy University, Troy, AL, United States
Program Assistant for the Small Business Development Center
Position Information
Posting Number - SF2483P
Position Title - Program Assistant for the Small Business Development Center
Position Type - Classified Staff/Hourly
Department - Small Business Development Center - Troy
Division - Sorrell College of Business
Campus - Troy
Work Status - Full-Time (FT)
Temporary - No
Location - Troy - T01
Job Summary - The Program Assistant position is responsible for administrative activities in support of the Small Business Development Center, such as preparation of documents, reports, databases, correspondence, records, and standard financial documents; acting as the first point of in-person or telephone contact for entrepreneurs seeking support from the SBDC and connecting these potential clients with the Director and/or business advisors; scheduling appointments, planning events, and updating websites and social media; and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications - 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Minimum of one year of clerical work experience, or one year of college coursework. 3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 4. Strong interpersonal skills to interact with clients, business advisers, and the community. 5. Excellent skills in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and similar software programs. 6. Strong attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications - 1. Two or more years of clerical work experience, or two years of college coursework
Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? - Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility
Work Hours - Monday-Friday, 8:00 am 5:00 pm Limited evening and weekend hours may be required associated with special events.
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position - Setting up equipment for events
Does this position have supervisory responsibility? - No
Posting Date - 03/10/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled - Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants - Position is funded by external sponsor agency. Troy University is under no obligation to maintain this position if funding from external source is reduced or ceased.
Position Information
Posting Number - SF2483P
Position Title - Program Assistant for the Small Business Development Center
Position Type - Classified Staff/Hourly
Department - Small Business Development Center - Troy
Division - Sorrell College of Business
Campus - Troy
Work Status - Full-Time (FT)
Temporary - No
Location - Troy - T01
Job Summary - The Program Assistant position is responsible for administrative activities in support of the Small Business Development Center, such as preparation of documents, reports, databases, correspondence, records, and standard financial documents; acting as the first point of in-person or telephone contact for entrepreneurs seeking support from the SBDC and connecting these potential clients with the Director and/or business advisors; scheduling appointments, planning events, and updating websites and social media; and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications - 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Minimum of one year of clerical work experience, or one year of college coursework. 3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 4. Strong interpersonal skills to interact with clients, business advisers, and the community. 5. Excellent skills in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and similar software programs. 6. Strong attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications - 1. Two or more years of clerical work experience, or two years of college coursework
Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? - Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility
Work Hours - Monday-Friday, 8:00 am 5:00 pm Limited evening and weekend hours may be required associated with special events.
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position - Setting up equipment for events
Does this position have supervisory responsibility? - No
Posting Date - 03/10/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled - Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants - Position is funded by external sponsor agency. Troy University is under no obligation to maintain this position if funding from external source is reduced or ceased.