State Director Small Business Development Center - 529870

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

8d • $83,500 - $112,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The State Director of the Small Business Development Center engages a broad range of technical programs and leverages resources to carry out the Alabama Small Business Development Center (ASBDC) mission, strategic plan, and objectives. Leads the statewide program and the resources necessary to support it. Directs budgets, program activities, staff, and member organizations to ensure high quality of services and create economic impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and eight (8) years of business consulting, small business development, and/or a management experience in the private sector; OR master's degree and six (6) years of business consulting, small business development, and/or a management experience in the private sector.
• Must have valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies.
• Significant public presentation and advocacy abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to organize resources, manage multiple projects, and direct personnel.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to relate to various groups of people.
• Capability of working effectively with the business community.

Nice To Haves

• Ten (10) years work experience in a small business professional advisory role or in a management leadership capacity with a private sector or economic development organization.
• Experience with private capital markets and capital access.
• Experience with government guaranty lending.
• Experience with government contracting.
• Experience with international trade.
• Experience with leadership or executive level work with small businesses as an entrepreneur or professional adviser.
• Experience with SBA programs and university systems.

Responsibilities

• Engage a broad range of technical programs and leverage resources to carry out the Alabama Small Business Development Center (ASBDC) mission, strategic plan, and objectives.
• Lead the statewide program and the resources necessary to support it.
• Direct budgets, program activities, staff, and member organizations to ensure high quality of services and create economic impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager