Washington State SBDC Director

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

November 15, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):1155- - Director Business

Title:

Washington State SBDC Director Employee Type:

Admin. Professional Position Details:

The Opportunity:

The SBDC Director serves as the lead executive and chief administrator for the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network housed within the Office of Research . This position is responsible for statewide leadership, strategic direction, operational performance, fiscal stewardship, and compliance with the requirements of the U.S. Small Business Administration, funding partners, Washington State University, and applicable federal and state regulations.

The SBDC Director is accountable for achieving economic impact outcomes through the delivery of high-quality business advising, training, capital access, technology commercialization support, and other services that advance small business growth, job creation, and job retention throughout Washington State. The SBDC Director directs, coordinates, and manages a multi-location statewide business assistance network and maintains effective relationships with public and private stakeholders essential to successful program operations.

Must be willing and able to travel regularly throughout Washington State and occasionally nationally to represent the Washington SBDC Network, attend meetings, conferences, training programs, accreditation activities, and engage with service centers, funding partners, and stakeholders.

Job Functions:

40% - Program Development
35% - Program Outreach
20% - Administration 5% - Other Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime exempt.

Monthly Salary: $8,338.26 - $13,319.56 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation .

Required Qualifications:

Positions require a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and six (6) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which has included at least three (3) years of managerial experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.

Education and experience can be tailored to fit the specific organizational entity/directorial assignment.

Demonstrated experience in the delivery of business development, management, and/or technical services to the public or small businesses.

Experience preparing and managing budgets.

Demonstrated sensitivity to and desire to promote diversity.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a broad constituency.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Master’s degree or higher in a…