Small Business Advisor

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

Job summary

San Jacinto College is seeking a Small Business Advisor for the Pearland location. This role involves providing business consulting to small business owners, focusing on areas such as marketing strategies, financial analysis, and access to funding.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree, with an MBA preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of business practices are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years direct job-related experience.
• Small business ownership and/or management experience.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish and English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide consulting services to small business owners.
• Assist clients in developing marketing strategies.
• Participate in public relations activities and trade shows.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of the principles of business

Ability to interact effectively and positively with clients

Excellent interpersonal skills

Computer literate with knowledge of business software

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

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.

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: req6342

Posting Close Date: 7/15/2026