BUSINESS ADVISOR

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks a Business Advisor in Brownsville, TX to work with businesses, provide advisory and planning assistance, and promote center services. The role focuses on helping startups and growth-oriented clients through connections to financing, compliance, and development opportunities.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience, with travel within South Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration or related field (Required).
• Two years of experience in business, management, marketing, consulting, training or related field (Required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and research capabilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise startup and early-growth clients with planning and financing insights.
• Provide research and referrals to support client planning.
• Develop and present content on business development topics like marketing, operations and management.
• Maintain relationships with resource partners for client referrals.
• Coordinate training sessions and outreach events with partners and staff.

Skills

Business advisory

Client relations

Research

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

BUSINESS ADVISOR

Posting Number: SRGV9176

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Brownsville, Texas

Department: Business Development

FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job

To work with businesses and collaborate with resource partners, providing business advising and related support, and assist in the implementation of outreach and training events to promote center services and offer business development opportunities. To provide technical business development skills to the department and work with resource partners to assist small businesses.

Description of Duties

• Advises start-up and early-growth stage business clients, offering professional advising and planning assistance to develop their business ideas and increase awareness of financing options, compliance issues, and business topics.
• Provides business clients with related research assistance, information, and referrals to enhance their planning activities.
• Develops and presents content focused on business development such as marketing, operations, financing, management and other business related topics to complement advising discussions and planning.
• Maintains resource partner relationships to provide clients with appropriate referrals for additional assistance.
• Sets up training sessions with resource partners and staff and participates in event and project planning that includes speaker and topic selection to provide clients with additional, needed resources, and business growth opportunities.
• Present center services at outreach events to attract small business clients.
• Works with other staff in teams to enhance efficiencies and effectiveness of the center(s) and individuals.
• Tracks training results and client progress, concluding in business impact and economic growth.
• Provides appropriate client and center reports and uses these to manage client development activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned support staff.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited University in Business, Public Administration or a closely related field.

Preferred Education

Master's in Business or Public Administration

Licenses/Certificates

N/A

Required Experience

Two (2) years of experience in business, management, marketing, consulting, training or a related field.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Primarily assigned to an Office environment. Position includes 40% travel within the South Texas area.

Other

May be required to work night and/ or weekends. Some travel might be required. Exceptional planning and organizational skills.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category

Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

10/06/2026

Grant Funded Position

Yes

Grant Expiration Date

05/16/2027

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .