Washington State SBDC Director

Available Title(s): 1155- – Director

Business

Title:

Washington State SBDC Director

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional

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.

• 40% – Program Development
• 35% – Program Outreach
• 20% – Administration
• 5% – Other

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

$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.

• 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
• employee tuition waiver

• 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.

• A Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Experience in a Small Business Development Center.
• Experience building sustained partnerships, coalition building and/or stakeholder communication.
• Experience managing professional employees.
• Experience obtaining extramural funding and/or fundraising.
• Experience with program implementation through sub-contractors.

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