Small Business Growth Advisor

San Jacinto College; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

San Jacinto College in Pearland, TX is seeking a Small Business Advisor to deliver professional consulting to small business owners. You will assist with government contracting, market entry, international trade, and product commercialization as part of the SBDC team.

You will assess clients’ education needs, tailor training, help develop marketing strategies, and connect clients with SBA resources. This on-site role emphasizes community impact and collaboration with bankers, lawyers, and CPAs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• 5 years direct job-related experience.
• Small business ownership and/or management experience.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish and English is a plus.
• Website development and maintenance experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide business consulting services and support to small business owners, including gov't contracting, international trade, and product commercialization.
• Assess client education needs and recommend suitable training classes.
• Assist clients in developing marketing strategies and distribution channels.
• Evaluate opportunities and refer to specialty centers and professionals as needed.
• Perform financial analysis using spreadsheets and software packages.
• Engage in public relations, talks, committees, and trade shows to publicize SBDC programs.
• Help the SBDC team meet impact goals: new jobs, new businesses, capital raised.
• Meet with bankers to promote SBDC services and SBA loan access.
• Attend workshops to improve area expertise and collaborate with other divisions.
• Coordinate and integrate work with college divisions and students.

Skills

Business principles

Client interaction

Client readiness assessment

Stakeholder dialogue

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

SBA & conventional borrowing

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

San Jacinto College in Pearland, TX is seeking a Small Business Advisor to deliver professional consulting to small business owners. You will assist with government contracting, market entry, international trade, and product commercialization as part of the SBDC team.

You will assess clients’ education needs, tailor training, help develop marketing strategies, and connect clients with SBA resources. This on-site role emphasizes community impact and collaboration with bankers, lawyers, and CPAs.