Director, TSBDC Service Center

TNBR Careers; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) Service Center Director at Chattanooga State Community College provides leadership for the operation and performance of the TSBDC Service Center. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with TSBDC, SBA, and funding requirements.

The role involves strategic partnerships, confidential client consulting, and active representation of the Center in the community and at events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, Management, Finance, Marketing, Economics, Public Administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential one-on-one business consulting and technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners.
• Supervise staff, manage budgets and program operations, and ensure compliance with TSBDC, SBA, and funding requirements.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations, Chattanooga State, lenders, and economic development groups.
• Represent TSBDC at events, conferences, and public meetings to raise awareness and engagement.
• Develop goals and strategic initiatives for the Service Center; monitor budgets and performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) Service Center Director at Chattanooga State Community College provides leadership for the operation and performance of the TSBDC Service Center. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with TSBDC, SBA, and funding requirements.

The role involves strategic partnerships, confidential client consulting, and active representation of the Center in the community and at events.