Statewide SBDC Director: Lead Growth & Impact

Washington State University; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and vacation leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement

Deferred compensation, optional (supp.

Training and development

Employee tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University is seeking a dynamic SBDC Director to lead the statewide Washington SBDC Network within the Office of Research. This role drives strategic direction, program development, outreach, and administration across multiple centers to foster small business growth and job creation.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with six years of relevant experience, including three in management, and a strong track record in budgets, partnerships, and program delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and six (6) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, incl. at least three (3) years of managerial experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of business development, management, and/or technical services to the public or small businesses.
• Experience preparing and managing budgets.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and desire to promote diversity.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a broad constituency.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct statewide leadership and administration for the Washington SBDC Network.
• Coordinate program development, outreach, and stakeholder engagement across Washington.
• Oversee fiscal stewardship and compliance with SBA, partners, and university policies.
• Travel regularly within Washington and nationally to represent the SBDC Network.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Travel willingness

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree may substitute for up to 1 year of experience

Job description

Washington State University is seeking a dynamic SBDC Director to lead the statewide Washington SBDC Network within the Office of Research. This role drives strategic direction, program development, outreach, and administration across multiple centers to foster small business growth and job creation.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with six years of relevant experience, including three in management, and a strong track record in budgets, partnerships, and program delivery.