Assistant Director of Small Business Development Center
- Employer
- Washburn University
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Aug 10, 2022
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Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Director of Small Business Development Center
Position Number
001242
Position Summary
The Assistant Director of the Small Business Development Center ( SBDC ) will support business advising, training, event coordination, and assistance to regional clients in conjunction with the SBDC Regional Director for the partners and stakeholders for small business engagement in the SBDC twelve-county region. The Assistant Director (AD) will work to build economic impact by supporting a wide range of small businesses on a variety of topics in their efforts to start and grow. Those topics will include innovation, tech commercialization, and access to capital and resources. The AD position will be a hybrid position as the Regional Director needs and has a high degree of autonomy.
Essential Job Functions of Position
The AD will provide direct advising services for small business owners and start-up entrepreneurs. Service delivery will include business planning, financial projections, financial analysis, capital acquisition options, market research, feasibility analysis, marketing strategies, technology development, project management and other small business needs related to innovation and providing a conduit to resources. The primary goal of the AD is to assess business feasibility, growth, and job potential, along with facilitating training and delivery of services in the region. The AD will also support the mission of the Washburn University SOBU by connecting students and faculty with small businesses.
The AD will work with the Regional Director, stakeholders, university personnel, and industry experts to develop specialized training and mentors to support state and local initiatives, including innovation and technology initiatives.
The AD will collaborate with the Regional Director to deliver and facilitate small business seminars and other training events by developing content, selecting and engaging instructors and industry experts, and promoting event offerings in the NE Kansas communities within the service area.
The AD will be responsible for engaging in community relations activities in the service area by promoting the services and programs of the Washburn University Kansas SBDC, including meeting with bankers, economic development persons, and small business service professionals.
In addition, the AD:
Will complete administrative work associated with client counseling, including preparing for and scheduling client meetings, follow-ups, reports, and data entry into a client database.
Will be responsible for attending and participating in KSBDC team meetings, WU Kansas SBDC staff meetings, and other state-wide KSBDC events, such as Legislative Day and Small Business Awards Day.
Will support the Washburn University SOBU International School of Business and the Regional Director to facilitate connections with the Kansas Department of Commerce and their International Trade division for networking opportunities, internships, mentors, and cultivating partnerships.
Required to maintain/acquire personal and professional development in international trade, tech commercialization, innovation, tech coaching, access to capital, and other relevant topics to support the economic growth of small businesses.
Will perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.
Non-Essential Job Functions of Position
Networking, information requests, and community relations.
Education and Experience
Master’s degree. Four years of experience operating a small business, or four years of experience advising small business owners.
Preferred:
Experience working in higher education or directly with post-secondary students.
Experience working with urban and rural businesses.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Required:
Event planning. Effective communication and personal computer use skills.
Commitment to and demonstrated successful experience working with diverse populations.
Proven ability to work autonomously.
Preferred skills and expertise include education, certifications, and/or experience in the following subjects: International business, tech commercialization assistance, working with access to capital, and banker relations.
Using small business accounting software programs.
Project management experience, at least two years.
Licenses, Certifications & Registrations
Preferred: A valid driver’s license and driving record that meets University standards.
Additional Requirements (e.g. Physical Demands)
The AD is responsible for using PPE in public as needed and will be supported in remote work by WU. The AD is required to provide or obtain personal transportation to and from various training, conferences, events, meetings, etc., at various locations throughout the region as required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Campus Security Authority
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Advertised Pay
Competitive
Work Schedule
Regular Business Hours, Other - Some evening and weekend hours may be required
Benefits
- After completing one year of service in a benefits-eligible position, the University will contribute an amount equal to 10% of base pay into an employee’s defined contribution plan with TIAA .
- After one year of continuous employment, eligible employees may officially enroll in University courses for credit or audit without paying applicable tuition and fees. Law School Courses excluded.
- For an overview of the excellent benefits package, Washburn provides employees visit Washburn benefits.
Full Time
Average Hours per Week
40
Months per Year
12
FLSA
Exempt
FTE
1
EEO Statement
Washburn is dedicated to providing a student-centered and teaching focused academic environment and a curriculum that engages the diversity of human experience across the globe. We seek candidates who are committed to Washburn’s efforts to create a climate that fosters the growth and development of a diverse student body, and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education. Application materials should clearly articulate how the candidate will contribute to the University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through their teaching, research, and/or service.
Washburn University is an EOE . Washburn University provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S0435P
Background Check Required?
Yes
Driving History Checked?
No
Drug Screen Required?
No
Anticipated Start Date
09/01/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
For earliest consideration apply by
08/24/2022
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled?
Yes
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://washburn.peopleadmin.com/postings/5049
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a master's degree?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have four years of experience operating a small
business or four years of experience advising small business
owners?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience with providing meeting and/or event
coordination?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have experience with data collection, retrieval, and
management?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have at least two years’ experience in project
management?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have experience working with individuals and businesses
in the fields of innovation and technology development?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have work experience in a higher education environment?
- Yes, in the field I am applying for
- Yes, but in a different field than I am applying for
- No
- Do you have experience with financial projections, budgeting,
and forecasting?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have experience writing or reviewing business plans or
strategic plans?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Company
Washburn is a top-notch university in an urban setting where students are becoming their best selves.
Nestled in the heart of Topeka - the capital city with about 127 thousand residents - Washburn offers students from small towns a big-city feel, while providing students from major metropolitan areas a more manageable environment.
Washburn's beautiful campus - on 160 acres - is easy to navigate with state-of-the art facilities. Our Tech campus on Huntoon offers industry-standard programs leading to in-demand jobs. And with our low student/faculty ratio and small classes, you're going to get to know your professors.
Internally, we're organized into five schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the School of Applied Studies, the Business School, the School of Nursing, the School of Law and the Washburn Institute of Technology (Washburn Tech.)
Our mission is to provide opportunities for our students to realize their full potential; we can't do it without our dedicated faculty and staff.
Washburn University employs more than one thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka. We strive to offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, supportive culture and healthy work/life balance. Washburn seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values: integrity, excellence, inclusion, accountability, respect, collaboration and innovation.
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