Small Business Development Center - Director

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* Position Summary:

** 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.
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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
* In partnership with the SBDC Regional Director, develop and maintain close working relationships with community stakeholders, sponsors, and partners in order to achieve the goals of the SBDC.
* Develop and maintain close working relationships with local small business and professional organizations, schools, incubators, resource partners, and other organizations serving small businesses.
* Maintain active presence/visibility with funding partners including the SBA, the State, local governmental entities, schools, and private sector supporters.
* In coordination with ASU and the SBDC Regional Director, fundraise to ensure the center is sufficiently funded to serve the community and fully drawn down federal grant funds.

Administration
* Manage staffing resources and plan the changes necessary to carry out the SBDC Mission.
* Work with Colorado SBDC Lead Center to assure SBDC compliance with applicable regulations and responsible for negotiating and implementing annual performance goals.
* Develop and manage the SBDC annual budget in coordination with ASU/SOB Director and the Colorado SBDC Lead Center.
* Manage multiple funding streams and track spending and reporting by fund source.
* Ensure all spending is in compliance with each grant and follows federal and state requirements.
* Provide quarterly reporting of financials, required written reports, and client notes/impact, meeting host and SBDC Lead Center deadlines.
* Supervise contractors, student interns, and volunteers.
* Weekly entry of all advising and training records into the Colorado SBDC customer relationship management (CRM) system.
* Data entry of all activities into the CRM for tracking and trending purposes.
* Attend host institution meetings and staff activities

Program Management
* Effectively manage and implement regional and statewide special focus programs.
* Work with other Center Directors to implement new programs at select centers statewide.
* Maintain relationships and communications with key partners.
* Recruit, train, and direct a network of local business advisors that meet the local needs of the businesses in the community.
* Meet directly with clients, when appropriate.
* Determine the needs of the local small…