Small Business Advisor II

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston invites applications for a Small Business Development Center advisor in the Fort Bend County SBDC. This role delivers professional business consulting to pre-venture, early-stage, and growing companies across the gulf coast region, including Richmond and other Fort Bend County sites.

Frequent travel by personal vehicle is required. Candidates should have a 4-year degree and at least five years of directly relevant experience, strong communication, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree or higher in a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication and independent work abilities.
• Experience in budgeting, financial analysis, marketing research, business plan development, capital access.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Willingness to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Consults with clients throughout the gulf coast region of Texas at the regional office, sub-center locations or through on-site visits.
• Assists clients in analyzing business strengths and weaknesses and developing strategies for improvement.
• Assesses client's management and technical education needs and recommends appropriate training classes.
• Develops and updates specialized training classes and materials for individual clients or groups; may conduct training seminars or presentations.
• Participates in public relations activities; makes speeches and presentations; serves on various committees, etc.
• Remains informed on changes in laws and regulations applicable to area of specialization.
• May assist the director with a variety of administrative duties and responsibilities.
• May provide specialized support in one of the following areas: obtaining contracts with federal, state and local governments; enhancing product commercialization and technology; solicitation of financial support; entering or expanding into international trade.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Ability to work independently

Business advisory experience

Small business consulting experience

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Houston invites applications for a Small Business Development Center advisor in the Fort Bend County SBDC. This role delivers professional business consulting to pre-venture, early-stage, and growing companies across the gulf coast region, including Richmond and other Fort Bend County sites.

Frequent travel by personal vehicle is required. Candidates should have a 4-year degree and at least five years of directly relevant experience, strong communication, and the ability to