Small Business Development Center - Director

Small Business Development Center - Director

Adams State University's School of Business (ASU / SOB) is seeking a dynamic, community-oriented leader to lead the San Luis Valley Small Business Development Center. Reporting to the Director of the School of Business, the SBDC Center Director is responsible for the programming and operations of the SBDC in the SLV region. This pivotal role involves planning and marketing SBDC programs, ensuring strict compliance with all SBDC regulations, accreditation, and audit standards, and working with the SBDC Regional Director to develop strategic partnerships and fundraise throughout the region. The SBDC Center Director will recruit, train, and manage advisors and volunteers to effectively deliver services and support program objectives, while also contributing to strategic planning aligned with both Colorado SBDC and Adams State University School of Business goals.

Specific Job Duties (Essential Functions and Responsibilities)

Vision and Strategy

• Responsible for the creation and updating of the detailed San Luis Valley SBDC Strategic Plan, in coordination with the statewide network Strategic Plan.
• Responsible for overall planning, direction, and results of the San Luis Valley SBDC, ensuring that the plans are tied to the execution and implementation of the SBDC program, ASU / SOB objectives, and the Colorado SBDC Network goals and objectives.
• Responsible for aligning the SBDC policies and procedures with federal and state regulations, the America's SBDC (ASBDC) accreditation criteria, and the Colorado SBDC Network Lead Center.
• Be the champion of the SBDC brand in cooperation with the ASU / SOB, community partners, and the Colorado SBDC Network.
• Ensure programs and services are aligned with local small business needs.
• Regularly engage with the Colorado SBDC Network to ensure consistency and collaboration across Centers, attending statewide meetings and national training events.

Partnerships and Fundraising

Administration

Program Management

Resource Development

Core Competencies : Knowledge of practical and theoretical business operation, with emphasis on small business; principles and practices related to the development of small businesses, including business and marketing plan development; market research and analysis techniques; basic marketing and business advertising techniques; and budgetary principles and practices. Strong public speaking skills and excellent written communication skills, provide accurate business advisement with measurable results benefiting the Center clientele; train, supervise and evaluate staff; exhibit leadership in management and planning; effectively plan, organize and evaluate programs; develop and effectively manage a budget; fundraising; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with business and industry representatives in diverse fields and from a variety of ethnic and economic backgrounds; perform effectively to meet deadlines and other administrative demands.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

The salary range for this position is $74,856-$95,448. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit our Human Resources Benefits Page.