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

Position Summary

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 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

• 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. In offering consulting services, the Director will either lead a team of students in a course or coordinate with an existing course at the University.
• 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.

Potential Services Provided

• Resource Library: The SBC will either provide or coordinate with other centers to provide market research, business templates, and industry reports.
• Access To Funding: The SBC will either assist or coordinate with other centers in identifying and applying for loans, grants, and other funding sources.
• Training Programs: The SBC will either offer or coordinate with other centers to offer training programs to enhance the skills of small business owners and their employees.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking. Occasional climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment / Work Week / Travel

Work is performed in both a standard office environment and at community partner sites. Work is performed during standard business hours, as well as during non‑standard office hours to fulfill business needs. 50% of local travel required.

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $82,000 - $98,000 annually. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Background Check Statement

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

Anti‑Discrimination / EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in small business development, entrepreneurship support, economic development, and/or consulting.
• Experience supervising or mentoring students, early‑career professionals, or staff in an academic or professional setting.
• Experience building partnerships or collaborating with community organizations, business associations, or economic development agencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Strong knowledge of small business operations, including planning, finance, marketing, and analytics.
• Experience designing or delivering workshops, training, or educational programs for adult learners, entrepreneurs, or business owners.
• Ability to lead applied learning projects, ideally within a university or similar environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders.
• Commitment to serving diverse communities and supporting inclusive economic growth.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Other Document 2

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