Director of Small Business Development (SBDC)

San Jacinto College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

San Jacinto College invites applications for the Director Small Business Development position at the Central Campus to oversee the SBDC operations. The role includes leading staff, advising entrepreneurs, and expanding services to stimulate local business growth.

The successful candidate will have a business background, proven leadership, and the ability to build partnerships with community leaders and lenders while aligning with the college’s strategic plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline.
• MBA or other business-related graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum seven years of job-related experience or business ownership.
• Preferred licenses/certifications: Global Business Professional; Technology Commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and supervise business advisors and administrative staff of the SBDC.
• Counsel entrepreneurs/clients to start or expand businesses, create jobs, and raise capital.
• Lead training/workshops for entrepreneurs on business topics.
• Market the services of the SBDC to the community and stakeholders.
• Attend SBDC regional meetings and national conferences.
• Manage reporting for SBA, SBDC Regional Office and San Jacinto College.
• Develop new programs and strategic plans; implement accreditation processes.

Skills

Teaching

Coaching

Managing

Marketing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

MBA or other graduate degree preferred

Tools

Business planning software

Spreadsheets

Job description

San Jacinto College invites applications for the Director Small Business Development position at the Central Campus to oversee the SBDC operations. The role includes leading staff, advising entrepreneurs, and expanding services to stimulate local business growth.

The successful candidate will have a business background, proven leadership, and the ability to build partnerships with community leaders and lenders while aligning with the college’s strategic plan.