Director, San Joaquin County Small Business Center at University of the Pacific

Director, San Joaquin County Small Business Center at University of the Pacific

Primary Purpose:

The Director of the San Joaquin County Small Business Center at the University of the Pacific (Small Business Center) will provide academic and operational leadership for a new student-centric, university-based, center supporting small businesses throughout San Joaquin County. The Small Business Center (SBC) will be housed in the Eberhardt School of Business and the Director will report to the Dean of the Eberhardt School of Business. This role involves mentoring students, overseeing client programming, and cultivating a strong pipeline of family business support through student applied consulting, education, and research.

Essential Functions:

To strengthen the local economy by supporting small business development, the Director of the SBC will support, in collaborative experiential learning for students, the following:

• Assist local small businesses and entrepreneurs in starting, growing, and sustaining their ventures.
• Offer resources and expertise to address specific challenges based by small businesses.
• Serve as a learning hub for enterprising individuals and families who create economic value and societal impact.

Key Services Provided

• Business Consulting: The SBC will offer consulting services to help with business planning, marketing, finance, analytics and general operations.
• Workshops and Seminars: The SBC will conduct workshops on various topics such as business planning, financial management, marketing strategies, etc.
• Networking Opportunities: The SBC will facilitate connections between students and local business owners, industry experts, and potential partners or clients.