Job Summary
The Director of Small Business Development Center has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, assisting in coordinating business seminars, consulting entrepreneurs regarding their business needs and developing business relationships with local financial institutions. This position is also responsible for promoting the Center to the public, overseeing the federal and state budgets allotted to the Center, participates in various training functions of the SBDC lead center at University of Houston and oversees the reporting of the Center’s activities. This is a full-time position that reports to the Vice President for Workforce Development and Economic Development.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Prepares annual budgets and plans and monitors same throughout the year to ensure that established goals and objectives are achieved
- Establishes work assignments of professional staff and provides guidance, professional development, and work direction as required
- Develops proposals, secures sponsorships, and manages specific programs under several contractual agreements
- Analyzes results of region-wide operations, develops new programs, and identifies and purchases business/management tools
- May meet regularly with area economic development organizations and small business groups to promote the institute and support small businesses
- As required by the unit, participates in client consulting sessions and performs financial, operational and administrative analyses; prepares recommendations
- Participates in the development and implementation of the strategic planning process for the unit
- Comply with campus policies and procedures
- Other related duties, as assigned
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4-year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed
- Seven (7) years of directly related job experience
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s in Business Administration
- Minimum one (1) year in counseling new entrepreneurs who are interested in a business startup
- Experience working with local community organizations (i.e., chambers of commerce, regional planning commissions, councils of governments) to create new small businesses and to grow existing small businesses
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Requires a broad knowledge of principles and practices within a professional field. Work is very non-standardized and widely varied, involving many complex and significant variables
- The knowledge and/or technology used in the job changes frequently, requiring frequent study and training. Job may require recertification or continuing education
- Requires in-depth analysis to interpret and evaluate obscure/vague information in the development of new solutions for complex technical and/or managerial problems
- Exercises discretion and independent judgment in comparing and recommending numerous solutions. Problems may be atypical within the unit. Analytical ability and inductive thinking are required in extensively adapting policies, procedures and methods to fit unusual or complex situation
- Activities and decisions are varied in nature, requiring the solving of both common and unusual problems. The job's manager is consulted for clarification of policies only where needed.
- Involves scheduling, supervision and evaluation of work as a manager or equivalent. Acts as focal point for recommending hiring/termination decisions, performance management, salary increases and disciplinary actions and/or budget management. Responsibility of this job can include a large functional department or a smaller diverse area
- Ability to deal with the public in a professional and courteous manner
Supplemental Information
Physical Requirements: This position requires employees to remain in a stationary position most of the time; move to various locations on campus; move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; and operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine.
Work Conditions: Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements.
Travel: Some travel is required.
Work Hours: Monday – Friday; 40 hours per week. May require occasional evening or weekend hours.
