Budget Management, Business Development, Business Support, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Loans, Performance Management, Small Business, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager
Essential Job Functions:
- Hire, train, and supervise business advisors and administrative staff of the SBDC.
- Counsel with entrepreneurs/clients of the SBDC to start or expand businesses, create jobs, and raise capital.
- Lead training/workshops for entrepreneurs on business related topics.
- Market the services of the SBDC to the community (e.g., business leaders, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations and bankers/lenders).
- Attend SBDC regional meetings and the ASBDC national conference.
- Manage the reporting requirements of the SBA, the SBDC Regional Office and San Jacinto College.
- Measure, document, and provide feedback to stakeholders on the attainment of goals.
- Prepare the annual budget and monitor throughout the year.
- Lead in the development and implementation of the strategic plan and lead SBDC through the accreditation process.
- Develop new programs and identify and purchase necessary business/management tools and software.
Additional Job Functions:
- Promote the interests of small businesses by networking with and making presentations to legislators, bankers, economic development organizations, chambers of commerce and other business groups.
- Inform legislators on progress of the SJC-SBDC supporting small business.
- Serve on appropriate committees and task forces for economic development groups in the College's district.
- SBDC team leader for Performance Management (IPPs).