SBDC Executive Director

Saint Vincent College•Latrobe, PA

About The Position

The Saint Vincent College Small Business Development Center supports economic development in Southwestern Pennsylvania through the provision of information resources, educational programs, and no fee consulting services. The SBDC serves a two-county region consisting of Westmoreland and Fayette counties. This position will provide senior level leadership over the Saint Vincent College SBDC program.

Requirements

Masters Degree is required, preferably in business administration. A Bachelors Degree in a business-related field is required.
Several years of experience in the operation of a business directly in a managerial capacity.

Nice To Haves

Experience with publicly or privately funded business assistance programs is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Establishes Center priorities and oversees their implementation to ensure compliance with PASBDC stated goals and objectives.
Develops Center budget(s) and approves financial reports to multiple funding agencies and to the appropriate Saint Vincent College officials.
Reviews and approves plans, budgets, expenses, programs and activities of the Center and ensures compliance with College and all relevant external policies.
Develops grant applications and proposals and seeks out avenues for funding.
Develops/prepares all reports required by the PASBDC Lead Office Director for State and Federal funding agencies.
Designs, establishes and directs an organizational structure and staffing to effectively and efficiently achieve the goals of the Center.
Trains, supervises, guides, coaches, mentors, evaluates and provides leadership to the SBDC organization.
Establishes and implements short- and long-range plans, goals, objectives, policies and procedures in compliance with PASBDC requirements.
Ensures compliance and reporting of the Center’s consulting activities, client case management, and the tracking of reportable hours.
Works with the Office Manger to craft educational programming events of the center.
Represents Saint Vincent College at meetings of the PASBDC leadership and participates in other regional and local meetings involving economic development.
Remains attentive to sources of capital that could prove helpful to existing and future clients.
Oversees professional development standards in compliance with the PASBDC requirements.
Develops strong legislative relations in accordance with PASBDC requirements and keeps Pennsylvania and Federal elected officials informed about the activities of the SBDC.
Engages in effective interaction with the Dean of the McKenna School of Business.
Provides periodic status reports for SVC administrators to keep them informed about SBDC activities.
Cooperates with Western PA SBA and PASBDC personnel related to periodic Center performance reviews.
Attends Directors meetings conducted by the PASBDC Lead Office and the Directors Association.
Represents the Center in economic development organizations and at other special functions.