Coordinator IV - Small Business Development Center; SBDC Business Advisor

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Title: Coordinator IV - Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Business Advisor

FLSA status: Exempt

Hiring Salary: This position is a pay grade 15. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuit

Occupational Category: Professional

Department: Small Business Development Center

Division: Division of Academic Affairs

Open Date: 11/19/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or closely related field. Four years relevant business experience, business/economic development, finance, small business consulting, business management, banking, and/or small business ownership or in a related field. Masters degree preferred. Banking or public accounting experience preferred. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Provides professional business and management advising in the areas of general business, financing, marketing, bookkeeping, and accounting to startup small businesses in Montgomery County.

Provides professional business advising services to pre-venture, early stage and growth companies. Consults with clients throughout the service area of Montgomery County. 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. Provides comprehensive advising services in areas such as:

• Financial modeling
• Financial analysis and budgeting
• Capital formation
• Marketing
• Market research
• Business plan development
• Strategic planning
• Human resources
• Other business related areas

Initiates and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, to include Small Business Administration (SBA) and its resource partners, lenders, economic development organizations, Chambers of Commerce and other community partners. Focuses and assists targeted small businesses in accessing financing through a local capital partner as well as other funding sources for business expansion and growth. Markets to and works with clients to identify and match their capital needs with traditional and non-traditional sources.

Develops and updates specialized training classes and materials for individual clients or groups. May conduct training seminars or presentations. Participates in public relations activities. Assists the director with a variety of administrative duties and responsibilities. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Ability to supervise business functions. Communicates with other university departments, personnel, and other agencies.

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program is funded through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration (SBA) and the State of Texas. The continuation of all SBDC positions are contingent on the continuation of funding from both the SBA and the State of Texas at current levels.

Location: This position is currently headquartered in the SHSU SBDC Office at the Atrium Center in East Montgomery County and at SHSU The Woodlands Center in The Woodlands.

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

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