Small Business Growth Strategist

Texas A&M University-Victoria; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-Victoria's Small Business Development Center is seeking a staff advisor to provide professional business consulting and training across an 11-county region. The role analyzes client data, prepares financial statements, and develops business and loan proposals.

You will counsel owners one-on-one, teach seminars, and collaborate with chambers of commerce and economic development partners to promote growth and service to rural Texas communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field; 3 years related experience; progress toward Certified Business Advisor Levels 1-4.
• Broad knowledge of business management and finance, marketing, and operations.
• Excellent written and spoken communication; ability to present to groups and lead workshops.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes client’s business and industry data in finance, marketing, management and operations.
• Calculates and interprets financial ratios; prepares pro forma financial statements; conducts cash flow feasibility studies.
• Interprets and applies government regulations to client’s business and industry.
• Formulates client data into business plans, marketing plans and loan proposals.
• Counsels small business clients one-on-one in start-up and expansion methods.
• Prepares and teaches small business seminars and workshops to clients and others.
• Initiates and maintains contact with Chambers of Commerce, EDCs and Main Street coordinators in service areas.
• Collaborates with local, state and federal officials to promote economic and rural development programs.
• Selects and attends training courses to stay current with trends and new developments in business.
• Collects and compiles client economic impact for director’s reports to state and federal agencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Counseling

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Job description

Texas A&M University-Victoria's Small Business Development Center is seeking a staff advisor to provide professional business consulting and training across an 11-county region. The role analyzes client data, prepares financial statements, and develops business and loan proposals.

You will counsel owners one-on-one, teach seminars, and collaborate with chambers of commerce and economic development partners to promote growth and service to rural Texas communities.