District Director

Posting Details

Posting Number F0994P Working Title District Director Department PSO-Small Business Dev Center About the University of Georgia
The University of Georgia ( UGA ), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens. About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website Posting Type External Retirement Plan Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 12/01/2021 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 09/21/2021 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
The cover letter should address the following: Our employees say empathy—an understanding of and service to others—is important in their role at the SBDC . In your letter, please describe instances where empathy is evidenced in your work or elsewhere and discuss why you are interested in supporting the mission and culture of our organization. Location of Vacancy Outside Athens EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).


Position Details

Classification Title Public Service Professional AC FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
A Master’s Degree in business or related field. Position Summary
Join an environment that has been named by Georgia Trend as a “Best Place to Work”. Our team consist of a well-respected and collaborative group of professionals committed to using their areas of expertise to enhance the economic well-being of the small business community.

A District Director of the Georgia Small Business Development Center ( SBDC ) Network is a public service faculty position reporting to the SBDC State Director. The persons in this position are responsible for assisting the SBDC State Director in the administration and oversight of a specific SBDC service district consisting of multiple centers. Regular communication with the State Director is critical to the regional management process. Additional Requirements Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Lead district personnel in the creation, implementation, evaluation and updating of annual action plans. Ensure that the action plans are aligned with organizational objectives and strategies and are based on the specific needs of businesses within the service area. With input from Area Directors, conductquarterlyassessments of action plan accomplishments in order to maintain focus and appropriate resource deployment. Facilitate the development of new products and services that reflect market needs. Percentage Of Time Duties/Responsibilities
Monitor and evaluate the programmatic and administrative activities of the centers within the district. The District Director will have access to all files and records of the centers within the district and should conduct monthly meetings with the area directors to review performance indicators such as CIS, consultant evaluations, impact data, as well as other pertinent reports. Monitoring of selected consulting sessions and CE classes should also be conducted by the District Director for all consultants within the region on an annual basis. Program development activities should be reviewed in terms of the needs addressed, any professional development undertaken in pursuit thereof, and the outcomes generated. The District Director should also evaluate the effectiveness of public relations activities within the district. Percentage Of Time Duties/Responsibilities
Coordinate between the Area Directors and the state office the recruitment of qualified faculty and support staff to implement the programs of the SBDC within the district. Make recommendations to the Area Directors within the district regarding the training, evaluating, compensating, promoting, and retaining of existing personnel. In conjunction with the State Director, the District Director will conduct annual performance evaluations of the Area Directors and will guide Area Directors in evaluating Business Consultants and classified staff. Percentage Of Time Duties/Responsibilities
Promote collaboration between offices and individuals. Joint projects and professional development opportunities, as well as the sharing of best practices can aide in this endeavor. Percentage Of Time Duties/Responsibilities
Continue to provide consulting at a level to be determined by the State Director. The District Director is also expected to engage in professional development, maintaining a high level of competence in his/her chosen specialty area. Time will also be spent in program development and public relations activities. Percentage Of Time Duties/Responsibilities
Accompany Area Directors with public relations visits as necessary. Percentage Of Time Duties/Responsibilities
Represent the State Director when required. Percentage Of Time Posting Specific Questions

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