Director: Innovation and Small Business Development Center

Pima-Community-College; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima Community College seeks a Director for Innovation and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to lead the Innovation Team and the SBDC within the Workforce Development & Innovation Division. You will shape strategy, manage SBA-funded programs, and oversee day-to-day operations, staff, and partnerships across local, state, and federal entities.

The role requires heavy collaboration, budget oversight, reporting, and guiding program growth to meet AZSBDC network goals while advancing the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required
• Minimum 5+ years supervisory experience
• Experience with SBA programs and AZSBDC/Arizona network guidelines

Responsibilities

• Leads development and delivery of SBDC counseling, seminars, and workshops.
• Advises small business owners and entrepreneurs in line with SBA guidelines.
• Oversees daily Center operations and staff to meet program objectives.
• Liaises with PCC, state, and federal partners to improve the business climate.
• Prepares budget and funding requests, monitors SBA/AZSBDC compliance.
• Drives strategic initiatives, reporting, and performance against AZSBDC goals

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Director for Innovation and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is responsible for the leadership and oversight of two key, related teams within the Workforce Development & Innovation Division (WDI): The Innovation Team and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

The Director of Innovation and SBDC has College-wide responsibilities in implementing the recommendations of the Pima CC Innovation Framework and supporting innovation across the College. The Director of Innovation and SBDC ensures the department delivers business counseling and training to small businesses in Pima and Santa Cruz counties, via a Federal SBA grant, College, and other funding.

The Director of Innovation and SBDC is responsible for providing the overall vision and leadership for the SBDC team in attaining its Arizona SBDC Network goals (AZSBDC) and oversees the SBDC Center’s day-to-day operations and staff members.

The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends and local travel.

• Develops, manages and implements service functions associated with the SBDC including both long and short-term business counseling, seminars, workshops, classes, business programs, and consultant advisory services to small business owners and entrepreneurs
• Advises business owners and prospective business owners who are SBDC clients
• Provides business assistance services in accordance with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) guidelines and procedures
• Promotes for-profit business growth, expansion, innovation, increased productivity, sustainability, and management improvement in Pima County and Santa Cruz County
• Manages daily operations of the Center to meet SBDC program objectives and contractual obligations
• Serves as a liaison between Pima Community College and local, State, and Federal organizations, both public and private that are involved with the improvement of the business climate
• Assures alignment with the College’s workforce and economic development priorities and compliance with the College’s internal policies and procedures
• Prepares periodic reports as required by U.S. Small Business Administration and the AZSBDC Network State Office and maintains records on compliance with the State contract and U.S. Circulars
• Develops and implements the SBDC budget with the College according to College guidelines and SBA guidelines
• Prepares documents regarding funding requests; obtains additional available funds to supplement available resources
• Supervises, trains, mentors, and evaluates staff members
• Provides direction for new and ongoing projects
• Continually drives toward the annual production goals as assigned by AZSBDC Network and Pima Community College
• Manages and maintains a client portfolio
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and
• Five to eight years of related experience and
• Three plus years of supervisory experience and
• Valid Arizona driver license

or

• An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in a related field of study
• Eight plus years of related experience

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance principles and practices
• Knowledge of advising and counseling practices
• Knowledge of business management and fiscal practices
• Knowledge of principles and methods for promoting programs and services
• Knowledge and application of various instructional methodologies
• Skill in budget/resource management
• Skill in people leadership and supervision
• Skill in program development and process improvement
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships

Physical Requirements:

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with staff contact and frequent interruptions.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an standard office setting; to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally position self to perform duties; to move, transport, and/or position objects of light to moderate (up to 20 pounds) amounts of weight; to operate office equipment including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to effectively communicate to exchange information.

Vision: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.