Regional Director

Regional Director

NFE02660P

USD-SBDC

Pierre

The University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business seeks applications for the Center Director of the Pierre office of the SD Small Business Development Center (SBDC), one of Beacom’s outreach programs. The Beacom School of Business is the flagship business school in South Dakota and the region with its academic programs consistently receiving high national rankings from institutions such as U.S. News and World Report, Princeton Review and others. The South Dakota SBDC provides consultation and training to more than 1000 clients statewide per year with the result being the creation and retention of jobs, increased sales revenue and capital investments. It has received national recognition for its outcomes and contributions to the state economy.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Provide confidential consulting to startup and existing businesses.
• Assist area businesses with contracting opportunities and government registrations

. • Network with the Small Business Innovation & Research (SBIR) Program Managers and Regional staff.

• Prepare periodic program reports and ensure compliance with federal and state policies and regulations

. • Delivery training and consulting to area entrepreneurs and organizations.

• Represent the Beacom School of Business and SBDC Network to external constituents, stakeholders, and funding partners, and make public appearances on behalf of the Network.

Assume visible roles in professional associations to assess and meet the needs of businesses and develop and deliver services to meet those needs. Actively participate in the national association.

• Ensure the program goals and EEO/AA requirements are met. Required: A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, economics or a related field. Preferred is business ownership or management experience.

CLOSING DATE: Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. CONTACT: All candidates for this position MUST apply online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. For application assistance or accommodation, call 605-677-5671. Applicants are required to provide:
(1) letter of application, (2) resume, and (3) contact information for three references (please include e-mail addresses and current telephone numbers).

The University of South Dakota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students. Diversity and inclusiveness are values that are embraced and practiced at the University of South Dakota. Candidates who support these values are encouraged to apply.

BACKGROUND: The University of South Dakota is a comprehensive; liberal arts-based state institution with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students. Basic and professional programs are available in the Beacom School of Business, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Education, College of Fine Arts, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Beacom School of Business is the leading business school in South Dakota and the region offering students a quality business education that goes beyond expectations. Our programs are fully accredited by AACSB International and nationally ranked by Princeton Review, US News and World Report, and others. Our alumni have become global leaders in such fields as accounting, finance, economics, management, marketing, entrepreneurship, business analytics and health services administration. The school offers multiple undergraduate majors in both Vermillion and Sioux Falls, including innovation and entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, accounting, management, human resources, health services administration, business administration, business analytics, and economics, as well as Master of Business Administration, Master of Professional Accountancy, and Master of Science in Business Analytics degrees in Vermillion as well as online. Excellence in teaching is our expectation, both in the classroom and in mentoring and advising students outside of class. We deliver an innovative curriculum using the newest instructional methods. And, we incorporate active engagement with regional businesses and economies. The Beacom School of Business boasts: – accreditation by the AACSB International, placing Beacom School of Business among 5% of business schools similarly accredited worldwide – students who typically score in the top 5% of all business students taking the national exit exam for business – an online MBA program ranked #12 in the “Top 25” programs by Princeton Review – an online MPA program ranked 1st in the nation by OnlineU based on CPA pass rate and affordability – more than four hundred thousand dollars in scholarships to business students awarded each year – strong corporate relationships providing excellent career opportunities for our graduates –a 2018 employment rate of 98% for all graduates – ongoing collaboration between our MBA students and SD School of Mines and Technology on technology innovation and commercialization efforts Please visit http://www.usd.edu/business and https://goo.gl/ksSVtu for more information."

03/28/2025

Yes

04/11/2025

12 months

100

40 hours per week, generally following normal business hours (8am-5pm, Monday through Friday). Some exceptions for training, travel and community events/meetings.

Regular

No

External (includes Internal)

Travel, Overnight stays, Valid Drivers License

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.