WBC Program Director

Women's Business Center Program Director manages the SBA Grant that primarily funds the program, is responsible for grant management and financial oversight, as well as program development, client consultations, and community outreach.

Position Overview

The Florida Institute of Technology seeks a Women's Business Center (WBC) Program Director to lead and manage the SBA-funded Women's Business Center housed within the Florida Tech Bisk College of Business in Melbourne, Florida.

This is a full-time position primarily on-site, with flexibility for remote work. The role requires flexibility, including occasional evening and weekend hours to support client training and special events.

The WBC Program Director serves as the Principal Investigator for the federal WBC grant and is responsible for program financial and operational oversight, compliance, sustainability planning, and high-quality service delivery to entrepreneurial clients. The position reports to the weVENTURE WBC Executive Director and works closely with Florida Tech's Budget Office, the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Women's Business Ownership (OWBO).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Grant Administration & Compliance

* Administer the SBA federal grant in full compliance with the program announcement, Notice of Award (NOA), federal regulations, statutes, and applicable statutes.

* Serve as Principal Investigator for the WBC federal grant.

* Ensure timely, accurate submission of all required programmatic and financial reports to SBA OWBO.

* Coordinate and support all SBA programmatic reviews, financial examinations, audits, and accreditation or certification processes.

* Participate in required SBA activities, including webinars, conference calls, training sessions, surveys, and the Association of Women's Business Centers (AWBC) annual conference.

* Maintain responsiveness to SBA correspondence and ensure all OWBO communications are shared with appropriate weVENTURE and Florida Tech personnel.

* Notify OWBO and the SBA District Office Technical Representative (DOTR) of any changes to WBC or host organization contact information.

Financial Management & Reporting

* Develop and administer budgets across weVENTURE programs and grants (federal and non-federal)

* Oversee the WBC payroll and operating budget, including tracking expenditures and ensuring fiscal accountability, under the direction of the Executive Director.

* Review, approve, and co-sign WBC-related expenditures, invoices, purchase requests, bank drafts, ledgers, reimbursement requests, effort certifications and match certifications, in coordination with OSP and the Executive Director.

* Maintain accurate and complete financial records related to WBC expenditures and prepare semi-annual SBA Reports. Quarterly in HHS/PMS and Nexus Uploads, reviewed by OSP and the Executive Director prior to submission, per SBA requirements.

* Lead response and engagement with SBA auditors (every 3 years), including the preparation and submission of required documentation.

Program Oversight & Sustainability

* Direct the overall implementation and continuous improvement of the WBC program to ensure achievement of grant deliverables.

* Lead efforts focused on financial and operational sustainability of the WBC project.

* Develop and implement internal policies and procedures aligned with federal requirements, university requirements and WBC best practices.

* Ensure accurate collection, maintenance, and reporting of client data, programmatic outcomes, and other data as required for SBA compliance.

Client Services & Program Delivery

* Provide high-quality business coaching, counseling, technical assistance, and training to clients as needed to meet WBC deliverables, in coordination with other weVENTURE WBC staff and contractors.

* Participate in and support program initiatives such as IGNITE 360 Pathways Business Launch Class and the Business Mentorship Program, including facilitating trainings or webinars as appropriate.

* Participate in SBA surveys and studies evaluating program effectiveness, outcomes, curriculum, and service delivery methods.

* Lead evaluation and process improvement activities as part of AWBC WBC Center of Excellence program and other WBC certifications as needed.

Partnerships & External Relations

* Coordinate with SBA and other local, regional, and federal resource partners to maximize impact and avoid duplication of services.

* Collaborate with the SBA District Office and OWBO on goal-setting for the annual workplan.

* Maintain strong working relationships with the SBA District Director, DOTR, and OWBO Program Manager throughout the award period.

* Disseminate information on SBA programs, products, initiatives, and services to staff, partners, and clients.

* Represent weVENTURE and the WBC at community events, partner meetings, and public functions as needed.

Internal Collaboration & Staff Oversight

* Oversee and support the work activities of full-time,…