Director, URI / Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Position Information

Posting Number SF01756 Job Title Director, URI / Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Position Number 108331 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 12 Pay Grade Range Salary Range: $68,000 - $75,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited

Department Information

Department Small Business Development Ctr Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes

This is a full time, calendar year position limited to December 15, 2024 with anticipated renewal.

Job Description Summary

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by April 17, 2024. Applications received after April 17, 2024, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs, but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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Basic Function

Reporting to the Executive State Director of the RI Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at URI, provide management, financial and general counseling, and training programs to entrepreneurs and owners of small businesses in RI. Serve as a business counselor, advocate, and liaison for all SBDC services and resources, collaborating with the region’s economic development and business community.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Manage and grow the Small Business Development Center as an effective resource in RI through development of a growth hub for non-tech companies with growth potential.

Provide in-depth, confidential, one-on-one consultation to owners of small businesses in key areas such as management processes, business regulations and incorporation, business plan preparation, presentation and creation of financial material, access to capital, marketing, and growth strategies.

Develop and execute relevant training programs that meet the needs of the local small business community, including underserved businesses.

Maintain up-to-date client activity posts in the customer relations management system.

Serve as a leader in the local business community.

Communicate effectively with partners and stakeholders.

Perform administrative duties such as correspondence, preparation of progress and summary reports, preparation of budget and expenditure reports, and the collection of data as required by URI and the funding agency.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

Travel as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Licenses, Tools And Equipment

Personal computers, printers, word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.

Required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience related to management, administration, financial analysis, or marketing.
• Demonstrated experience managing, counseling, advising and/or consulting with small business entities.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Demonstrated presentation and training skills.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated skill in planning and coordinating activities and events.
• Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and resource partners.
• Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients from culturally-diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining effective support and working relationships with a variety of public and private stakeholder partners.
• Demonstrated understanding of current small business issues and resources.
• Demonstrated understanding of business issues pertaining to minority, women, and veteran populations.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
  
  

Preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated business ownership experience.
• Demonstrated experience with federal, state, or other programs which support entrepreneurs and/or small businesses.
• Demonstrated experience with the Small Business Development Centers.
• Demonstrated ability to travel and work flexible hours.
• Demonstrated experience with international trade issues.
• Demonstrated bi-lingual ability (i.e., speaking, reading, writing, in Spanish and English.)
  
  

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date 04/03/2024 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

(#3) “Other Document-References” – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/13187

Salary : $68,000 - $75,000