Regional Director, Central California SBDC

University of California - Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Merced seeks a Regional Director for the Central California SBDC Network. You will provide strategic leadership, oversee SBA cooperative agreement compliance, and manage a network across fourteen counties, directing services to entrepreneurs and small businesses.

The role requires a strong background in budget management, performance metrics, and stakeholder engagement, with experience in higher education settings and complex grant-funded programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in small business, economic development, or related field (required).
• Experience managing budgets and multiple funding sources (required).
• Experience developing strategic partnerships (required).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Central California SBDC Network across fourteen counties.
• Ensure SBA Cooperative Agreement compliance and program performance.
• Oversee a $4 million budget, funding allocation, and fiscal controls.
• Cultivate partnerships with SBA, CalOSBA, host institutions, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Partnership development

Strategic planning

Performance metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

University of California - Merced seeks a Regional Director for the Central California SBDC Network. You will provide strategic leadership, oversee SBA cooperative agreement compliance, and manage a network across fourteen counties, directing services to entrepreneurs and small businesses.

The role requires a strong background in budget management, performance metrics, and stakeholder engagement, with experience in higher education settings and complex grant-funded programs.