SBDC Program Analyst East Valley Specially Funded

Maricopa Community Colleges has an opportunity for a motivated and community-focused Program Analyst (East Valley) to join the Maricopa Small Business Development Center (SBDC). In this role, you will partner with small business owners, entrepreneurs, and students to provide research, analysis, and guidance that supports the development and growth of successful businesses.

The Program Analyst (East Valley) position plays a key role in advancing program and project goals by contributing to strategic initiatives, delivering data-driven insights, and supporting business development efforts. The Program Analyst will also engage with the community, colleges, and external partners to strengthen connections and expand resources for those served by the SBDC.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of education, business, and community impact, supporting entrepreneurs and contributing to local economic growth.

The Program Analyst (East Valley) position serves communities throughout the East Valley, including Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Queen Creek, and Apache Junction. This role involves regular travel between locations and the flexibility to support activities at other Valley-wide locations as needed.

Essential Functions

50% - Meets with small business owners, entrepreneurs, and students to create sustainable and profitable businesses

20% - Maintains records, documents, financial reports, business plans, and/or related program communication materials via relational database, and outside tools (Example: Live Plan, Growth Wheel, Vertical IQ)

15% - Serves as a liaison to constituencies, addressing program needs:

• Collaborates with others and provides professional-level program representation to clients and partners.
• Provides program policy and process information to students, faculty, staff, and the public

5% - Promotes Small Business Development Center (SBDC) services to business owners, faculty, community partners, and students

5% - Conducts and supports workshops, webinars, and training events

5% - Other duties as assigned