Director, Small Business Center

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) is currently the fourth largest of NC. Community College System's 58 institutions. On our six campuses and through our Small Business Development Center, we annually serve approximately 27,500 Guilford County residents, 60% of whom are people of color. We strive to offer programs that provide equitable experiences for all participants representing all backgrounds, including, but not limited to, ability, age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. At GTCC, we are committed to cultivating a workplace culture of inclusion that welcomes, develops, supports, and empowers employees. We are looking for an exceptional leader who shares our institutional mission, vision, and values, to join the administrative team.

The mission of the Small Business Center is to create and nurture an entrepreneurial environment within Guilford County supporting both existing small business and new start-ups. Specifically, the Director develops programs and provides training opportunities that support small business development and growth. Additionally, the Director must have the ability to make quality referrals and provide confidential counseling to clients in all aspects of small business operations and management. Success factors necessary for the Director include leadership, advocacy, and the ability to coordinate with other organizations and agencies located in and around Guilford County.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, degree in Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance

Education Preferred:

• An advanced degree in Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or law

Experience Required:

• Three years of experience in business, preferably as an owner; or equivalent executive experience, such as business consulting, employment with an economic development organization, etc.
• Three years of successful teaching or training on business/entrepreneurial topics.
• One year of experience working directly with clients in an advisory capacity

Experience Preferred:

• More than three years' experience in business, preferably as an owner; or equivalent executive experience, such as business consulting, employment with an economic development organization, etc.
• More than three years of successful teaching or training on business/entrepreneurial topics.
• More than one year of experience working directly with clients in an advisory capacity.

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