Job Description: The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Program Director manages the small business consulting assistance program of the Eastern Shore Region of the Maryland SBDC. The Program Director sets vision for the program, leads a team of staff and student workers, creates new programming, consults with startups, organizes new training programs, builds partnerships throughout the region with local gov, chambers of commerce, incubators, etc., and pursues and manages grant projects. The position ensures that the Center meets the obligations of the SBDC Cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, meets SBDC Key Performance Indicators (KPI) goals.
Authority and Accountability The position will work with the Project Grant Administrator of Salisbury University to comply with regional and statewide directives and compliance. The Program Director will also oversee the development and delivery of training programs which will be in collaboration with team members and partner organizations. The Director supervises five direct reports, and up to twenty student consultants (not staff, course assigned). The Director has the responsibility for spending decisions on the SBDC budget. The Director supervises four office locations in the eight counties of the Eastern Shore.
Required/Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Business (e.g., Entrepreneurship), Management, Finance, or related field and 5-7 years of work experience in leadership or management roles. Program Director must be detail oriented, have excellent interpersonal skills, organization and planning, follow through, time management, handle multiple tasks and work independently and in a team-oriented environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is required.
Preferred Qualifications Experience owning or managing a small business or banking and Master's degree in a business-related field. Two or more years of experience with economic, community, or workforce development, business consulting, or training.
Additional Job Information: To apply online, submit a cover letter and resume by September 13, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.
This is a full-time, exempt position with no benefits.
Only applications submitted through Salisbury University's Online Employment Application System will be considered. Any other documents must be uploaded with your online application. No documents will be accepted via e-mail. Three professional references will be requested and required before the final stages of the search. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.
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