Director of Small Business Development Center (Grant Funded)

Arizona Western College•Yuma, AZ

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About The Position

Arizona Western College is seeking a Director of its Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to support entrepreneurs and local businesses across Yuma and La Paz Counties. The Director leads and implements SBDC services, including business counseling, seminars, workshops, classes, business programs, and consultant advisory services. The position advises SBDC clients, provides assistance in accordance with U.S. Small Business Administration guidelines and procedures, and supports business growth, innovation, sustainability, and management improvement. The Director also helps attract and retain businesses, promotes regional economic growth, and serves as a liaison between the College and local public and private organizations. This grant-funded position is contingent upon continued funding.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited institution in general business, management, finance, accounting, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience leading teams and conducting professional meetings.
Three years of experience as a business owner involved in daily operations or as a full-charge general manager of a business.
Three years of experience in business consulting.
Arizona Driver’s License or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Applicants may indicate additional language proficiencies, including English/Spanish, as relevant to the position.

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and implement SBDC service functions, including short- and long-term business counseling, seminars, workshops, classes, business programs, and consultant advisory services.
Advise business owners and prospective business owners who are SBDC clients.
Provide business assistance services in accordance with U.S. Small Business Administration guidelines and procedures.
Promote for-profit business growth, expansion, innovation, increased productivity, sustainability, and management improvement in Yuma and La Paz Counties.
Counsel clients based on their needs and concerns and identify appropriate resources for them.
Facilitate the attraction and retention of businesses in Yuma and La Paz Counties.
Promote and facilitate regional economic growth.
Serve as the liaison between the College and local public and private organizations involved in improving the business climate in Yuma and La Paz Counties.
Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.