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Business Counselor 2 at University of Houston in Houston, Texas

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

Provides comprehensive business consulting services to small business owners on a wide range of topics. Support may be provided in assigned specialized area or areas.

  • Consults with clients throughout the gulf coast region of Texas at the regional office, sub-center locations or through on-site visits.
  • 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.
  • Develops and updates specialized training classes and materials for individual clients or groups; may conduct training seminars or presentations.
  • Participates in public relations activities; makes speeches and presentations; serves on various committees, etc.
  • Remains informed on changes in laws and regulations applicable to area of specialization.
  • May assist the director with a variety of administrative duties and responsibilities.
  • May provide specialized support in one of the following areas: obtaining contracts with federal, state and local governments; enhancing product commercialization and technology; solicitation of financial support; entering or expanding into international trade.
  • Performs other job-related duties as required.
  • EEO/AA

    Additional Posting Information:

    T h is position will be a part of the Fort Bend Small Business Development Center, which has multiple locations throughout Ft. Bend County. This position is currently expected to report to the location in Missouri City , Texas but may be expected to periodically report to other locations i n Ft. Bend County.

    This position is responsible for providing professional business advising services to pre-venture , early stage and growing companie s . A key part of the position also includes engaging and helping build re l at i onships with stakeho l ders , including : t h e SBA and its resource part n ers, l enders , Chambe r s of Commer c e , and other commun i ty partners.

    The ideal candidate will have


    • S trong communication ski ll s
    • The ability to work independently.
    • Experience in business advisi n g services areas such as budgeting, fina n cia l analysis , mar k eting research, business plan deve l opmen t , capita l acc e ss. and o th er business-related areas .
    • A combination of experience related to sma ll bus i ne ss consulting , banking and/or finance . and sma ll busi n ess ownership
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel

    Frequen t travel w i t h the use of a personal vehicle is r equ i red . Out of t ow n t ravel may be required periodica ll y .

    The SBDC prog r am i s f u nded through a cooperative agreement with t he U . S. S m a ll B u si n ess A dministr a tion (SB A ) and t h e S t ate o f Texas . The continuation of a ll SBDCpositio n s are con t i n ge n t on t he cont inu ation of f unding fr om t he SBA and t he S t ate of T exas at c u rrent l eve l s.
    Bachelors and 5 years experience

    Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.

    Additional Job Posting Information:


    • Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education
    • This position may be eligible for Alternative Workplace Arrangements





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