Director Small Business Development in Houston, Texas at San Jacinto College

Director Small Business Development - Central Campus

• 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.

• 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).

• Knowledge of:
  • Business management, start-up and expansion.
  • Accounting and finance.
  • Business planning software and spreadsheets.
  • Business formulas and ratio analysis.
  • Bank loan application packaging.
  • Technology for small businesses including AI

• Teaching
• Coaching
• Managing
• Marketing

• Ability to interact effectively and authentically with the public.
• Ability to think critically about small business problems and potential solutions.
• Ability to structure business plans and loan packages.
• Ability to make presentations to large, public audiences.
• Ability to build community partnerships.

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline.

• MBA or other business-related graduate degree.

• Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of job-related experience or business ownership.

• Significant entrepreneurial (direct business ownership and/or management) experience.

• Certified Global Business Professional
• Certified in Technology Commercialization

Salary Grade: 120

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number: req6313

Posting Close Date: 6/30/2026

Applicant Support:
If you need assistance with the application process, please contact the Cornerstone Support Team at 281-998-6387, option 3, or email cornerstonesupport@sjcd.edu.

Note: Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant individually. If your qualifications meet the requirements for the position, and you are selected for an interview, we will contact you. You can review your application status by logging into the Cornerstone system.

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