Regional SBDC Director - Strategy, Growth & Partnerships

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Region Director for the South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SC SBDC) serves as the program's primary representative to the host institution and to business and government leaders, while overseeing personnel, consulting services, compliance and performance, strategic planning, continuing education, and public relations efforts.

Reporting to the SC SBDC State Director, this role directs regional operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives initiatives that support small

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience managing multiple departments, personnel and operating budgets.
• Knowledge of small business development, entrepreneurship, strategic planning, program administration, budgeting and financial management.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures and compliance requirements and the ability to interpret and apply them.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, including the ability to coach performance expectations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional consulting and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze performance and financial data.
• Ability to manage multiple offices, departments, personnel and competing priorities.
• Ability to build effective relationships with business owners, university leadership, government officials, community partners and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Directs all regional operations of the SC SBDC program, including personnel, business planning and management, program compliance and related operations.
• Coordinates continuing education programs to address market needs.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and ASBDC Accreditation Standards.
• Assists the State Director with program compliance, statewide initiative development and implementation, strategic planning, policy and procedure administration, accreditation preparation, and resolution of management issues.
• Provides high-quality counseling and consulting services to prospective and existing small business owners.
• Conducts and participates in client training programs, workshops and educational initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Consulting skills

Presentation skills

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or related field

Job description

The Region Director for the South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SC SBDC) serves as the program's primary representative to the host institution and to business and government leaders, while overseeing personnel, consulting services, compliance and performance, strategic planning, continuing education, and public relations efforts.

Reporting to the SC SBDC State Director, this role directs regional operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives initiatives that support small