SBDC Region Director

Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Winthrop University Dean of Business & Technology and operationally to the South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SC SBDC) State Director, the Region Director serves as the SC SBDC's primary representative to the host institution, as well as business and government leaders, and oversees personnel, business consulting services, program compliance and performance, strategic planning, continuing education initiatives and public relations efforts.

• Directs all regional operations of the SC SBDC program, including personnel, business planning and management, program compliance and related operations.
• Coordinates continuing education programs to address market needs.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, university, and SC SBDC laws, regulations, policies, and ASBDC Accreditation Standards.
• Assists the State Director with program compliance, statewide initiative development and implementation, strategic planning, policy and procedure administration, accreditation preparation, and resolution of management issues.

• Manages area offices within the region and supervises employee performance.
• Provides high-quality counseling and consulting services to prospective and existing small business owners.
• Conducts and participates in client training programs, workshops and educational initiatives.
• Supports the SC SBDC technology commercialization program in collaboration with the Innovation Center serving the greater York County area by identifying commercialization opportunities, connecting clients with technical and financial resources, and developing partnerships that promote innovation and business growth.

• Manages the regional operating budget, including annual budget development in coordination with the SC SBDC administrative center at the University of South Carolina.
• Conducts financial analyses and monitors expenditures to ensure funds are allocated and utilized effectively and within budget.
• Prepares and submits required reports.

• Serves as an official representative of the College of Business & Technology and the SC SBDC, planning and overseeing outreach, public relations and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Promotes awareness and utilization of SC SBDC services through collaboration with university departments, elected officials and the regional business community.
• Develops and maintains strategic partnerships that leverage resources to support small business growth and maximize program outcomes.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships within the College of Business & Technology and with other university departments to advance initiatives.
• Represents the SC SBDC at community, business and economic development events to strengthen visibility and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensures outreach and partnership activities align with SC SBDC goals, priorities and strategic objectives.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Professional experience managing multiple departments, personnel and operating budgets.
• Knowledge of small business development, entrepreneurship, strategic planning, program administration, budgeting and financial management.
• Knowledge of federal, state, university and SC SBDC policies, procedures and compliance requirements and the ability to interpret and apply them.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, including the ability to establish, monitor and coach performance expectations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional consulting and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze performance and financial data.
• Ability to manage multiple offices,…