Small Business Advisor

San Jacinto College; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

San Jacinto College's SBDC Pearland location seeks a Small Business Advisor to provide professional consulting to small businesses, including government contracting, international trade, and market-entry strategies. The role involves assessing client education needs, advising on marketing and pricing, and coordinating referrals to SBA and professional services networks.

The position emphasizes developing client success pathways, financial analysis, and public relations to promote SBDC programs.

Qualifications

• Requires thorough knowledge of business principles.
• Ability to interact effectively with clients.
• Ability to assess client readiness and map a success path.
• Ability to coordinate with lawyers, bankers, CPAs and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide business consulting to small business owners.
• Advise on contracts with government entities and international trade.
• Assist in developing marketing strategies and pricing.
• Refer clients to SBA resources and professional services as needed.
• Perform financial analysis using spreadsheets and software.

Skills

Business knowledge

Client interaction

Financial analysis

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Small Business Advisor- Pearland location

Essential Job Functions

• Provide business consulting services and support on a professional level to small business owners. Support is provided in specialized areas, such as obtaining contracts with federal, state, and local governments; enhancing product commercialization and technology; entering and expanding into international trade.
• Assesses client’s management and technical education needs and recommends appropriate business training classes to enhance the client's knowledge and skills in particular areas.
• Assists client in the development of marketing strategy including marketing mix: product/service development; promotional strategies, pricing methods, and distribution channels.
• Evaluates and diagnoses opportunities to make appropriate referrals to specialty centers and Professional Services Network for legal, accounting, or other specialized assistance.
• Performs financial analysis using spreadsheets and computer-assisted software packages such as Business Plan Pro and industry comparisons, like RMA.
• Participates in public relations activities, makes speeches and presentations, serves on various committees and attends trade shows and business expos to publicize SBDC programs.
• Strives to assist San Jacinto SBDC team to meet or exceed impact goals: New jobs created; New Businesses started; and Capital raised.
• Meets regularly with bankers to sell the services of SBDC and to assist clients gain access to SBA guaranteed loans.
• Attends workshops, seminars, and training classes to improve skills related to area of expertise.
• Co-ordinates and integrates work efforts with other divisions, personnel and the students of the San Jacinto College District.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the principles of business.
• Ability to interact effectively and positively with clients.
• Ability to quickly assess the impact readiness of clients and develop a pathway for their success.
• Ability to facilitate dialogue with professionals on behalf of the client (lawyers, bankers, CPAs, government agency personnel, market researchers, etc.).
• Computer literate with working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and other commonly used business software programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experienced in SBA and conventional borrowing

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

• MBA preferred.

Required Experience

• 5 years direct job-related experience.
• Small business ownership and/or management experience.

Preferred Experience

• Website development and maintenance experience is a plus.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish and English is a plus.

This position will be located at the SBDC location at 6117 W Broadway St. Pearland, TX 77581.

Note: The duties of this position require a physical presence at the assigned on-site work location during unrestricted operations with very limited or no opportunity for remote work arrangements.

Salary Grade: Grade 112

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number: req6675

Posting Close Date: 11/30/2026