Director SBDC

About the role

The Part-Time SBDC Center Director provides leadership in planning, coordinating, and overseeing the development, delivery, and reporting of all professional programs, activities, and services at the center level that accomplish the purposes of the grant agreement and are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Ohio SBDC program.

Responsibilities

• Administrative:
  • Develop and implement a strategic plan consistent with the goals and strategies of the state SBDC program.
  • Manage multiple funding streams and expenditures, compliance, and reporting.
  • Develop proposals and submit quarterly and annual reports.
  • Supervise maintenance of client control records and data.
  • Evaluate and measure the effectiveness and impact of the center’s programs and services.
• Small Business Counseling and Training:
  • Interview and assess client needs.
  • Provide counseling or e-counseling that includes feasibility, financial, regulatory, and operational guidance and technical assistance on starting, buying, and expanding a successful small business, including but not limited to:
    • Analyzing business and industry data in finance, marketing, management, and operations.
    • Providing guidance in the development of business plans and financial packages.
    • Calculating and interpreting historical and projected financial ratios.
    • Preparing pro forma cash flow and financial statements.
    • Troubleshooting to identify problems and areas for improvement.
    • Providing guidance on expansion, including employment requirements, foreign markets, government contracting, and technology commercialization.
    • Conducting quality-based assessments.
    • Providing information on federal, state, and local regulations and programs.
    • Providing guidance in loan packaging to pre-venture, start-up, or advanced-stage existing businesses.
  • Develop a resource network for referrals to appropriate resources.
  • Plan and market no- to low-cost training on subjects relevant to small business start-up and growth.
  • Recruit government, private, and public entities, as well as businesses and businesspersons to provide voluntary training.
  • Assist in the transfer of university-based knowledge to the small business community.
  • Ensure timely and accurate counseling and training data input into the Center IC client information management system.
• Program and Small Business Advocate:
  • Promote the SBDC program and advocate for small business through presentations to communities and entities.
  • Develop relationships with key stakeholders including SBA, Ohio Department of Development, banks, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, trade groups, educational institutions, legislators, and hosts.
  • Develop appropriate advertising, promotion, and marketing materials.
• Miscellaneous:
  • Attend regional and state meetings and conferences as required.
  • Develop and provide specific information, reports, and/or special services as requested by SBA/ODOD/SBDC/HOST Administrators.
  • Support area, state, and federal research projects concerning small business and disseminate results to the community.

Requirements

• B.A., B.S., or Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in business ownership and operations and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be accepted.
• Successful completion of the Certified Business Advisor® course within the first six (6) months of employment, regardless of education or experience.

Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Listening Skills
• Oral/Written Communications
• Organization Skills
• Innovative Skills
• Small Business Experience
• Managerial Experience
• Technology Proficiency
• Collaboration
• Willingness to Learn