The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
DIRECTOR, SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
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Edinburg, TX
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Other
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June 26th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring a Director for the Small Business Development Center. The role involves managing and overseeing the planning, organization, and administration of the center by providing senior leadership, directing daily operations, managing grants, client development, and building partnerships to support small business growth and program sustainability.
Highlights
- Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for the Small Business Development Center and its staff.
- Manage grant applications, budgets, and reports to maintain compliance.
- Achieve program performance benchmarks and promote sustainability and growth.
- Establish resource partnerships and manage client outreach and development activities.
- Supervise staff and handle personnel functions including hiring, training, and evaluation.
- Develop and monitor budgets, research funding sources, and write proposals.
- Coordinate with local businesses, public officials, and economic organizations.
- Require a Bachelor's degree and five years of progressive professional experience including supervisory roles; Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience in business, management, marketing, consulting or related fields with knowledge of small business consulting and grant development.
- Compensation is commensurate with experience and the position is grant funded.
DIRECTOR, SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER Full Description
Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Staff Recruitment: [email protected]
School of Medicine Recruitment: [email protected]
Graduate Assistantships: [email protected]
Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [email protected]
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [email protected]
Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [email protected]
College of Sciences Office of the Dean: [email protected]
College of Education and P-16 Integration: [email protected]
College of Fine Arts: [email protected]
College of Liberal Arts: [email protected]
Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu
DIRECTOR, SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
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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 Birth
*Gender
*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 [email protected].
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 Birth
*Gender
*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 [email protected].
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 |
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 |
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 Birth
Gender
*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 [email protected].
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
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 Birth
Gender
*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 [email protected].
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
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you a current UTRGV employee?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
- Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
- Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- * Please select your highest level of completed education.
- 6th grade education
- 10th grade education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
- Masters Degree from an accredited university
- Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
- None of the above
- * Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question) - * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- Over 10 years
- * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Reference Letter 1
- Reference Letter 2
- Reference Letter 3
- Certifications and Licenses
- Training Certificates
- Other Document
- List of 3 References
- Unofficial Transcripts 2
- Unofficial Transcripts 3
- Letter of Interest
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Additional Document
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