Business Advisor - Alpine

Job Title

Business Advisor – Alpine

Alpine

Small Business Development Center

Job No.: G99524

Posting Date: 06/24/2026

$50,000

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business-related field.
• Minimum of two years successful business experience, banking, consultation or business training.
• Fluency in Spanish.

MBA or specialized Master’s degree in a Business-related field (such as Economics).

• Provides counseling and training to existing and prospective entrepreneurs in developing business plans, marketing, record keeping and accounting, financing, management, etc.
• Makes recommendations and provides appropriate documentation to clients and to Center Director.
• Draws heavily upon analytical and communication skills in working with clients.
• Acts as a liaison between clients and governmental agencies, financial institutions, and private industry; conducts training seminars throughout the region.
• Aids in developing the overall economy of the region.
• The position serves a large geographic area.
• Current driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the University must be maintained as a condition of employment.

• Working knowledge of small business operations; able to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and government officials.
• Must possess skills in working with PCS, particularly word processing and spreadsheets and windows.

Employee will support the mission of Sul Ross State University by providing high‑quality, professional services, timely responses, and solutions to customer requests.

Extensive travel may be required, including some overnight stays and some out of state travel; exempt from overtime provisions. Current driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the University must be maintained as a condition of employment. Position is Security Sensitive.

This position is classified as Security‑Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants.

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary.

Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.