Small Business Center Director

Wilson Community College•Wilson, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Dean of Business, performs professional level coordinative program duties in the administration and development of educational, training, and consultative services to small businesses.

Requirements

Knowledge of Principles and practices of PC’s and related software.
Considerable knowledge of business plans, trends, practices, and economic conditions affecting small businesses.
Knowledge of Financing, taxation, personnel, and related issues for small business owners and operators.
Knowledge of Needs assessments and evaluation of courses and activities.
Knowledge of Education theories, practices, and methods of teaching and course design.
Knowledge of Organizational, planning, and administrative skills to coordinate a variety of seminars, courses, workshops, and activities for small businesses.
Ability to Provide technical leadership in Small Business Center operations.
Ability to Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to Operate a PC and related software.
Ability to Coordinate a variety of courses and activities simultaneously.
Ability to Plan, organize, and staff a variety of seminars, courses, and activities.
Ability to Develop and maintain effective working relationships with community organizations, business owners and operators, and the public.
Ability to Provide counseling services for small business owners and operators; determine options available; and allow owners/operators to make the final decision regarding businesses.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or closely related field.
Five – Seven years of experience as a business owner/operator or executive manager.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Business Administration

Responsibilities

Coordinates need assessment for services with potential or current business owners and operators.
Develops courses, workshops, seminars, and other educational efforts based on these needs.
Hires instructors, schedules courses, and provides publicity for the Small Business Center.
Assists instructors with lesson plans, course outlines, and records that must be kept.
Counsels owners and operators of proposed and existing businesses on a variety of issues, situations, and problems; assists them with determining and selecting options for their respective businesses.
Organizes and provides contacts for a network of business owners and operators or other resources for businesses.
Completes records and forms for SBC activities.
Develops, monitors, and compiles evaluations of courses, seminars, and workshops.
Compiles various reports and processes necessary forms and planning documents to support program efforts.
Obtains necessary materials and supplies for program efforts and activities.
Provides and projects budget information as requested and needed by the Dean.
Serves on a variety of committee and community organizations.