Senior Business Advisor

C001 Dallas College; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College seeks an experienced Senior Business Advisor to provide one-on-one business advising and technical assistance to clients and scholars. You will deliver strategic planning, growth recommendations, and program leadership collaboration to drive business success.

Responsibilities include engaging with partners, delivering training, tracking outcomes, and supporting economic development initiatives across Dallas County. A Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years’ experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher; five years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with advisory services in education or economic development.
• Strong knowledge of funding sources and financial analysis.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate one-on-one business advising for clients and scholars.
• Provide strategic planning and growth recommendations to improve client outcomes.
• Engage in regular meetings to identify opportunities and develop growth plans.
• Create and implement change plans in partnership with program leadership.
• Deliver training and share information to colleagues advising their own clients.
• Collaborate with staff and faculty to achieve client satisfaction and institutional goals.
• Meet with strategic partners to improve community economic development efforts.
• Track progress of scholars/clients to ensure completion of business plans.

Skills

Business advisory

Strategic planning

Project management

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Relationship building

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Five years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Weekly Work Hours

40

Compensation Range

Staff Range N07 Salary Minimum $79,439.00 Annually

FLSA

United States of America (Exempt)

Work Location

All positions are considered on‑site roles. After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy. Academic (Faculty) positions require an on‑campus presence, even when teaching online courses, in accordance with state law.

Position Type

Staff

Position Summary

Responsible for providing one‑on‑one business advising and technical assistance to business clients and scholars. Provides business recommendations, principles, and business management strategy to ensure business accomplishment.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with and/or the ability to employ a business case management approach for advising participants in the educational, business components and financial service aspects of the program.
• Business knowledge and marketing skills, with the knowledge of business requirements and support methodologies.
• Experience related to economic or entrepreneurial development, business ownership and management.
• Demonstrated proficiency in financial analysis with the ability to correctly diagnose defined problem and apply information, resources and processes to create a workable and usable solution.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local and other funding sources.
• Experience establishing solid business relationships in a local economic development, community or business context.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Proven record of accomplishment in achieving objectives, and district goals with minimal supervision.
• Experience working in diverse environments with clients of varying economic backgrounds.
• Must have strong strategic and project planning, business development and risk management experience.
• The ability to convey concepts and training in both individual and group settings.
• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements, while making informative decisions utilizing research and technology.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and related software.
• Strong logistical and organizational skills with the ability to multitask efficiently and effectively with strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to quality customer service and excellence.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and listening.
• Strong presentation and training skills.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher plus five (5) years of work related experience. Official transcripts are required. Current and valid Texas driver’s license required for offsite travel.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.
• *** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support business clients and scholars in a learning environment to identify their business needs and provide them with the tools and resources needed to assist them in building their business.
• Provide consultation and innovative ideas for working with small business clients to improve their desired business growth.
• Engage in routine meetings to identify new opportunities and tools to assist them in developing a strategic plan of growth.
• Create and implement change plans in partnership with program leadership.
• Provides training and valuable information and makes recommendations to colleagues as they advise their own clients.
• Collaborate with staff members and faculty with the purpose of achieving client satisfaction and meeting organizational goals.
• Meet with strategic partners, including municipalities, for profit and nonprofit organizations with exclusive focus of improving the DFW community efforts.
• Track and record the progress of business scholars/clients to ensure their completion of the business plan deliverables and ensure the program is being followed to achieve successful completion.
• Develop projects to meet the needs of the client and prepare reports and recommendations for overall projects and related activities.
• Conduct outreach presentations and workshops to facilitate group learning and ensure the client understands the benefit of utility tools and resources that are available.
• Uses all available modes of communication and selects the most appropriate mode according to the audience, project or issue and level of confidentiality.
• Completes required professional development training hours per academic year.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

About Us

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law.

In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Applications Deadline

October 2, 2026 Dallas College is one of the largest community colleges in Texas. Since 1965, we have helped almost 3 million people on their educational journey. Dallas College originally operated as a district of seven independently accredited colleges. In 2020, those colleges united under a single name in order to offer our students a more streamlined, more convenient experience. The seven original campuses live on as our primary locations.

Locations

• Brookhaven
• Cedar Valley Campus
• Eastfield
• El Centro
• Mountain View
• North Lake
• Richland