Area Director

About the role

The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Tucker, GA is seeking a highly motivated individual for a management-level, public service faculty position dedicated to helping Georgia businesses grow and prosper. As an Area Director, you will apply your broad base of business knowledge to deliver high-impact consulting, training, and strategic guidance to small businesses across your assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality individual instruction to entrepreneurs, business owners, and business managers. Analyze situations, make recommendations, and educate clients with regard to business plans, market feasibility, financial viability, operations management, and legal structures, to name but a few topics.
• Develop and deliver high quality business training programs that are responsive to the needs of the business community served. Generate curricula for business programs, seminars, conferences, etc. for the local business interests. Determine topics, agendas, instructors, instructional materials, location, time, and other resources required.
• Engage in public relations activities such as, speeches, presentations, active committee participation, and direct discussions. Relevant audiences include bankers, colleges and universities, chambers of commerce, economic development authorities, main street coordinators, government agencies, local political offices, civic organizations, and local media.
• Document activities via Client Information System (CIS) in a timely, accurate, and comprehensive manner. Collect and transmit consolidated CIS data. Maintain adequate client files as per SBA and SBDC guidelines.
• Maintain efficient and effective operation of assigned area office, including management of personnel, budget, and other resources. Ensure that administrative policies are followed, that programs are innovative and responsive, and that top quality services are delivered. Utilize client and management feedback in striving for continuous improvement. Uphold contractual obligations with other institutions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in business related field.
• Three years’ experience of position-related responsibilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a solid business education.

Qualifications

• A background in team management, financial analysis, business strategy, or entrepreneurship is highly desirable.
• Ideal candidates will bring a solid foundation in business theory and practice, along with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Skills

• Strong analytical capabilities.
• Sound judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits

Salary: $95,000
Comprehensive benefits package, including a defined benefits retirement plan.

Pay

$95,000

Schedule

Not specified