SBDC Center Director - Eagle Pass

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Submit your letter of interest, curriculum vitae/resume, transcripts, and contact information for three references.

Position is center based and is not remote.

PLEASE NOTE: All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information.

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Department Small Business Development Center RGC

Job No. G99980

Posting Date 11/07/2025

End Date 12/12/2025

Until Filled Yes

Salary Commensurate with education and experience.

Required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (such as Business or Public Administration, Economic Development).
• 5-7 years of related professional experience in a combination of business/economic development, finance, small business consulting, business management, banking, grant management, and/or small business ownership.
• Familiarity with Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) operational, financial and case management procedures.

Preferred

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in related field as listed above.
• Related professional experience in a leadership role, including supervision of professional and administrative staff.
• Direct experience with SBA and/or SBDC.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Overall management of Small Business Development Center field Center, which includes planning, implementation and administration of a program providing small business advising and training.
• Management in accordance with federal, UTSA and host institution requirements.
• Knowledge of federal and state appropriations.
• Administrative responsibilities include: hire and manage staff, evaluate and monitor the quality and quantity of contractual performance, oversee online database system for tracking and reporting, marketing, develop additional resources, maintain existing and develop new delivery systems, safeguard program confidentiality and integrity, and advocate the cause of small business. Engage in client advising as needed.
• Financial responsibilities include:
  Proposal development and submission, management of multiple funding streams and expenditures, compliance, and reporting.
• Liaisons with key stakeholders, including funding partners, other small business and economic development providers, and related small business organizations.
• Alignment of Center strategic plan with that of the Lead Center and host institution.
• Ability to create and facilitate integration with the host institution that fully aligns with SBDC strategic goals and objectives.
• Ability to think about creative value-added solutions that enhances the positioning of the local SBDC.
• Overnight travel within service delivery area, and to quarterly management and other meetings both in and out of State.

Proven and Preferred Abilities:

• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Oral Communication:
  Effective individual and group engagement with a wide variety of individuals, organizations, and the general public.
• Written Communication:
  Ability to generate traditional and electronic correspondence, develop successful funding proposals and ensure high-quality marketing communications.
• Execute the mission, vision and values of the organization.
• Exercise initiative and appropriate independent judgement.
• Understanding of local culture and target markets.
• Bilingual:
  Ability to communicate in English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate Collaboration and Advocacy activities are preferred.

Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times. Position is Security Sensitive.

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