SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Part-Time SBDC Center Director provides leadership in planning, coordinating, and overseeing the development, delivery, and reporting of all professional programs, activities, and services at the center level that (1) accomplish the purposes of the grant agreement and

(2) are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Ohio SBDC program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative:

• Develop and implement a strategic plan consistent with the goals and strategies of the state SBDC program.
• Knowledge and management of multiple funding streams and expenditures, compliance and reporting.
• Proposal development and submission of quarterly and annual reports.
• Supervisory maintenance of client control records and data.
• Evaluate and measure effectiveness and impact of center’s programs and services.

Small Business Counseling and Training:

• Interview and assess client needs.
• Provide counseling or e-counseling that includes feasibility, financial, regulatory, and operational guidance and technical assistance on the various aspects of starting, buying, and expanding a successful small business including, but not limited to:
  • analyzing the specific business and industry data in finance, marketing, management and operations,
  • providing guidance in the development of business plans and financial packages;
  • calculating and interpreting historical and projected financial ratios;
  • preparing pro forma cash flow and financial statements;
  • troubleshooting to identify problems and areas for improvement;
  • providing guidance on expansion to include employment requirements, foreign markets, government contracting, and technology commercialization;
  • conducting quality-based assessments;
  • providing information on federal, state, and local regulations and programs, and
  • providing guidance in loan packaging to pre-venture, start-up, or advanced stage existing businesses.
• Develop a resource network to be used in providing referrals to appropriate resources.
• Plan and market no- to low-cost training on subjects relevant to small business start-up and growth.
• Recruit government, private and public entities, as well as businesses and businesspersons to provide voluntary training.
• Assist in the transfer of university-based knowledge to the small business community.
• Ensure timely and accurate counseling and training data input into Center IC client information management system.

Program and Small Business Advocate:

• Promote the SBDC program and advocate for small business through presentations to communities and entities.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders including, but not limited to, SBA, Ohio Department of Development, banks, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, trade groups, educational institutions, legislators, and hosts.
• Develop appropriate advertising, promotion, and marketing materials.

Miscellaneous:

• Attend regional and state meetings and conferences as required.
• Develop and provide specific information, reports and/or special services as requested or required by the SBA/ODOD/SBDC/HOST Administrators.
• Support area, state and federal research projects concerning small business and disseminate results to community.
• And other requirements as detailed in the Request for Proposal.

ABILITIES: Interpersonal Skills, Listening Skills, Oral/Written Communications, Organization Skills, Innovative Skills,

Small Business Experience, Managerial Experience, Technology, Collaboration, and Willingness to Learn.

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EDUCATION:

B.A., B.S., or Masters Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in either business ownership and operations and/or equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for this position may be accepted. This position requires the successful completion of the Certified Business Advisor® course regardless of education or experience within the first six (6) months of employment.