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

Sam Houston State University • Huntsville, TX

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About The Position

Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging. SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs. Posting Information This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Requisition 202500364S 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-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf. 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. Nature & Purpose of Position Provides professional business and management advising in the areas of general business, financing, marketing, bookkeeping, and accounting to startup small businesses in Montgomery County. Primary Responsibilities 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, and 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. Other Specifications 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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws.
• Ability to supervise business functions.
• Communicates with other university departments, personnel, and other agencies.

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree preferred.
• Banking or public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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, and 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.

Benefits

• superior benefit package
• competitive salaries
• flexible work environment fostering work/life balance
• programs that support a healthy work-life balance
• professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees