Director, Minority Business Assistance Center

Mbac Director

The MBAC Director is responsible for coordinating activities that accomplish the Scope of Work and KPMs outlined in the grant agreement awarded under this RFP. This includes defining, developing, and implementing required projects; providing one-on-one consulting to minority and small businesses; originating and conducting meetings with community leaders, state, and local officials; and providing and directing professional services for minority, small and socially and economically disadvantaged businesses.

This position is local to Northwest Ohio and cannot be performed remotely.

• Devoting a minimum of forty (40) hours per week engaged in MBAC work; thirty (30) percent focused on consulting, forty (40) percent performing outreach responsibilities, and a maximum of thirty (30) percent focused on managing the MBAC.
• Planning and coordinating programs and activities consistent with the goals outlined by the Division, including the MBAC's objectives and overseeing all client and business development, reporting and delivery.
• Developing and submitting quarterly expense and narrative reports to the Division.
• Attending regional and state conferences.
• Providing and facilitating in-depth individual business analysis and client referrals to the Division's partners.
• Maintaining relations between the MBAC, Division, local chambers of commerce, banks, trade groups, and/or network partners.
• Encouraging businesses to provide volunteer consulting services and training.

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in business administration, public administration, economics or other related field from an accredited college or university is preferred. In place of a degree, a minimum of seven years' experience in business ownership and operations and/or equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be acceptable.
• Extensive knowledge of business management, fiscal planning and accountability, employee training and development, office management and other support functions is required.

Additional requirements for the MBAC Director include:

• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects.
• Experience supervising professional staff.
• Ability to develop and manage resources to support the MBAC.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to relate well to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Capacity to work effectively with the business community and private and public organizations.
• Receive CBA® Certification within six (6) months of hire date.
• Possess a valid Ohio Driver's License and the ability to travel.