Director of Small Business & Technology Development Center

AgUpdate; Fayetteville (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayetteville State University seeks the Director of the Small Business & Technology Development Center to provide senior leadership for the SBTDC's Regional Service Center in Fayetteville and the UNCP sub-center. In this role you will oversee client counseling, technical assistance, center administration, marketing and outreach, training, and performance development for a regional team of professionals.

The position reports to SBTDC leadership and collaborates with regional partners to advance

Qualifications

• MBA degree strongly preferred.
• Experience in executive leadership roles within public or academic settings.
• Ability to manage complex programs with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate programs for the Regional Center consistent with SBTDC strategy.
• Supervise and mentor Regional Center personnel.
• Manage the Regional Center's operating budget.
• Maintain working relationships with key regional partners and funding sources.
• Develop and implement program marketing plans.
• Deliver training to meet annual work plan deliverables.
• Participate as instructor or moderator in trainings as appropriate.
• Develop annual performance and professional development plans for staff.
• Provide direct client service, advice and technical assistance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Relationship building

Training delivery

Strategic planning

Education

MBA degree

Job description

Director of Small Business & Technology Development Center

Position Number: 006747

Full-time or Part-time

Time Limited Position: No

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: SBTDC

Posting Number: 0401892

SHRA/EHRA: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Job Category: Exec, Admin, Managerial

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience

Overall Position Competency: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Primary Purpose of the Organization

This position provides the senior management oversight and leadership for the SBTDC's Regional Service Center at Fayetteville State University (FSU) and the sub-center at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP). The SBTDC Director will be responsible for Client Counseling and Technical Assistance, Center Management and Administration, Marketing and Outreach, Training, and Performance Evaluations and Professional Development for a Regional Service Center with full time employees reporting to the Director.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordination of programs and activities of the Regional Center consistent with the overall goals and objectives of the SBTDC Strategic Plan.
• Supervising and mentoring Regional Center personnel
• Managing the Regional Center's operational budget
• Maintaining working relationships with key regional partners / resources, including NC DOC, EDPNC, Chambers of Commerce, EDCs, banks and other debt & equity funding sources.
• Developing program marketing plans and implementing these plans.
• Delivery of appropriate training to meet annual work plan deliverables
• Participating in training events as an instructor or moderator as appropriate
• Develop an annual performance plan and professional development plan for self and each employee based at the Center
• Providing direct client service, advice and technical assistance
• Other duties as assigned or outlined in the position description

Primary Purpose of the Position

The primary office for this position will be located in the Fayetteville-Cumberland Regional Entrepreneur and Business HUB.FSU is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System. The College of Business and Economics (CBE) is accredited by AACSB International and the School is ranked among the top 100 part-time and online graduate business school programs in the U.S. by US News and World Report and Princeton Review. The School provides an attractive and collegial academic environment with a strong focus on teaching, service, and community relationships.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Knowledge Skills and abilities:

Preferred Qualifications

An MBA degree is strongly preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Note to Applicants

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."

Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Additional Information for Applicants:

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

EEO Statement

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.