Area Director - Small Business Growth, Rome

University of Georgia; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia is seeking an Area Director for the Rome SBDC to lead consulting, training, and business development initiatives across multiple counties. You will supervise office staff and manage day-to-day operations in the Rome area.

The role focuses on delivering high‑impact guidance to Georgia businesses and requires strategic oversight, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders. The position includes travel and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Three years’s experience of position-related responsibilities is necessary.
• A solid business education is required to consult with and train small business owners and entrepreneurs.

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.
• Develop and deliver high quality business training programs that are responsive to the needs of the business community served.
• Engage in public relations activities such as speeches, presentations, active committee participation, and direct discussions with bankers, colleges and universities, chambers of commerce, economic development authorities, main street coordinators, government agencies, local political offices, civic organizations, and local media.
• Maintain efficient and effective operation of the area office, including management of personnel, budget, and other resources; ensure policies followed and top quality services delivered.

Skills

Team management

Financial analysis

Business strategy

Entrepreneurship

Education

Masters in business

Job description

University of Georgia is seeking an Area Director for the Rome SBDC to lead consulting, training, and business development initiatives across multiple counties. You will supervise office staff and manage day-to-day operations in the Rome area.

The role focuses on delivering high‑impact guidance to Georgia businesses and requires strategic oversight, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders. The position includes travel and a competitive benefits package.