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The Assistant Director, SBDC assists the Regional Director in the management of the operations of the Small Business Development Center. This position provides operational direction and is responsible for delivering results for a geographic area assigned by the Regional Director. Assists in the analysis of the effectiveness of assigned area and establishes future direction for functional policies and programs. The Assistant Director is responsible for day-to-day operations in their respective area, such as managing and training employees to meet contract deliverables, generating reports to local stakeholders, and solving day-to-day problems. The Assistant Director will provide business consulting services to a small portfolio of businesses.
Job Description Typical duties include but are not limited to:
- Collaborates with the Regional Director or other appropriate administrator in long-term planning, strategic alignment, and management oversight of the Small Business Development Center.
- Serves on the management team with the Regional Director.
- Participates in the strategic planning for assigned areas and assists the Regional Director in developing and implementing the overall departmental strategic plan.
- Supervises the day-to-day operations of assigned area including the supervision of staff members, including but not limited to, consulting staff, support and administrative staff, and student workers.
- Establish objectives and goals and monitor metrics to measure success. Manage a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment with tight timelines and competing priorities.
- Provides direct technical assistance to small business clients in the research and development of business plans, marketing plans, loan proposals and related business development requirements. Provides specialized small business advising in one or more SBDC functional areas.
- Advises clients in micro and small business management practices, methods, and techniques in compliance with all relevant business, accounting, and taxation laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards.
- Participates in the development, promotion, coordination, and delivery of small business management training programs and workshops.
- Develops and maintains positive local stakeholder relationships within their respective territory or job function. Generates programmatic reporting to financial stakeholders.
- Manages grants as assigned including monitoring and completing all necessary reporting, compliance, and grant writing.
- Manages special initiatives and programs to enhance consulting, training, and outreach impact. Oversees these initiatives on an operational level.
- Leads the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of advising, consulting, and training programs. Researches best practices and innovative resources for SBDC clients.
- Participates in formulating and implementing policies and procedures.
- Responsible for ensuring that all programs, activities, and series comply with university, state, and federal regulations.
- Responsible for collecting and reporting data related to SBDC activities.
Other Duties:
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description Required Qualifications:
- This position requires either nine years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and five years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
- Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge and understanding of management principles, practices, and standards, as applied to public institutions.
- Employee development and performance management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze, summarize, and effectively present data.
- Skill in examining and evaluating operations and developing and/or redesign operating strategies, systems, and procedures.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people.
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to supervise and train assigned staff.
- Ability and skill in data analysis and metrics.
- Ability to travel throughout the five-county regional area.
Pay Grade 19
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Apr 07, 2025