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Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
SRGV9018
Working Title
DIRECTOR, SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Edinburg, Texas
Department
Business Development
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Exempt
Scope of Job
To manage and oversee the planning, organization and administration of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Responsible for providing senior leadership skills and direction for the daily Operation of the SBDC.
Description of Duties

• Provides leadership, direction, and oversight for the SBDC and its staff to achieve program objectives.
• Manages and prepares program grant application, budget, and required reports to maintain program compliance standards.
• May provide leadership and supervisory support to other Small Business Development functions of the Office of Workforce & Economic Development, as assigned.
• Achieves established programmatic performance benchmarks and utilizes effective methods for program sustainability, growth, and status.
• Oversees and implements Center priorities and goals.
• Establishes and maintains resource partnerships.
• Manages client development and outreach activities.
• Interprets and markets program and services.
• Continuously evaluates program progress and quality to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and synergy.
• Researches potential funding sources as applicable.
• Establishes liaisons with local businesses, public officials, and economic development organizations to promote region.
• Coordinates with or consults to business clients, cities, counties, and school districts for consulting on projects.
• Develops appropriate internal or external reports as required for the project or program.
• Oversees the development and completion of research and survey designs.
• Develops and monitors assigned budgets to ensure compliance with prescribed regulations and procedures.
• Researches, writes, and develops proposals in support of Center's mission and goals.
• Provides guidance and assistance in the research and development activities for the Center.
• Performs personnel administrative functions (e.g. hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, providing professional development opportunities, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and ensuring department/program outcomes are achieved.
• Promotes organizational policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received
General direction from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited University. Other discipline areas will be considered if past work experience was attained in administration, budget management or Project Management capacity related to the duties above.
Preferred Education
Master's degree from an accredited University.
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Required Experience
Five (5) years progressively responsible professional experience related to the area, including experience in business, management, marketing, consulting, training or a related field to include supervisory experience. Experience in small business consulting, program administration, budget management and Project Management and knowledge of grant proposal development process.
Preferred Experience
Experience obtained in a Small Business Development center within higher-education.
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. Some travel and evening/weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other
Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Strong effective written and verbal communication skills. Possess excellent interpersonal, influencing and collaboration skills. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to multi-task and interact successfully with different constituencies, including administrators, government representatives, and third-party agencies.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category
Full-Time
Minimum Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date
06/16/2026
Grant Funded Position
Yes
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
08/31/2026
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of BirthGender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link
https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/51499