The SBDC Center Director provides leadership in planning, coordinating, and overseeing the development, delivery, and reporting of all professional programs, activities, and services at the center level that (1) accomplish the purposes of the grant agreement and (2) are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Texas SBDC program.
Administrative (Development of Plans/Proposals, Recordkeeping, Reporting, Performance Measurement):
Develop and implement a strategic plan consistent with the goals and strategies of the state SBDC program.
Knowledge and management of multiple funding streams and expenditures, compliance and reporting.
Proposal development and submission of quarterly and annual reports.
Ensure timely and accurate counseling data input into Center client information management system.
Supervisory maintenance of client control records and data.
Evaluate and measure the effectiveness and impact of the centerâs programs and services.
Human Resource Management:
Recruit, select, and evaluate employees.
Supervise business advisors and support staffâs counseling, training, reporting activities.
Promote staff development by utilizing continuing education opportunities to enhance professional development.
Small Business Counseling and Training (see Business Advisor requirements) :
Provide and facilitate free, in-depth, confidential individual business analyses and referrals to appropriate resources.
Plan and market no- to low-cost training on subjects relevant to small business start-up and growth.
Recruit government, private and public entities, as well as businesses and businesspersons to provide voluntary/free consulting services and/or training.
Develop a resource network to achieve program objectives.
Assist in the transfer of university-based knowledge to the small business community.
Program and Small Business Advocate:
Promote the SBDC program and advocate for small business through presentations to communities and entities.
Develop relationships with key stakeholders including, but not limited to, SBA, Texas Development Services Agency, banks,
chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, trade groups, educational institutions, legislators, and hosts.
Develop appropriate advertising, promotion, and marketing materials.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related area required plus five years progressively responsible management experience. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
The candidate should have experience preparing financial statements that meet the United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP) or International Financing Reporting Standards (IFRS) or commercial banking experience such as a commercial loan officer or successfully completed a credit management training program.
PROVEN ABILITIES:
Interpersonal Skills
Listening Skills
Small Business Experience
Managerial (Personnel & Program) Experience
Willingness to Learn
Oral/Written Communications
Financing/Lending
Strong analytical and innovative skills
Finance/ Accounting: Debt & Equity Finance
Sales and Marketing
Technology
Organizational Skills
Collaboration
Economic Development
Multi-tasking
Safeguarding program confidentiality
Occasional Duties
Miscellaneous:
Attend regional and state meetings and conferences as required.
Develop and provide specific information, reports and/or special services as requested or required by the SBA/SBDC Administrators, the SBA Business Development Specialist, and the Director of the SBDC.
Support area, state and federal research projects concerning small business and disseminate results to the community.
And other requirements as detailed in the Request for Proposal.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Recommendation/Referral, Resume / CV, Transcript
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Basis
Monthly
Minimum Hire Rate
4413.92
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.
Travel Required
Up to 50%
Shift
Day
Grant Funded?
No
Job Group
Other Administrative
EEO Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicantâs race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Job Expires
03/18/2020
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