Regional Director Southwest

Company Overview

The Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs through quality business and financial education. For over 35 years, WWBIC has facilitated access to fair capital and financial products, significantly impacting the lives of thousands of clients across Wisconsin.

Summary

As the Regional Director at WWBIC, you will play a pivotal role in driving our mission forward by overseeing regional operations and ensuring the delivery of impactful programs. This position is essential for fostering business development, enhancing community engagement, and leading our dedicated team to support small business owners. The Regional Director is a full-time leadership position responsible for overall coordination and expansion of WWBIC’s business training and financial wellness programs in an assigned region of the state to meet and exceed program deliverables and ensure exemplary customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Direct training and outreach programs to achieve effective and efficient results and manage outcomes of the regional office including regional staff and programs to meet and exceed statewide, regional, and local deliverables.

• Deliver business training, financial wellness, and outreach programs to meet or exceed the funder requirements, including workshop facilitation, neighborhood-business outreach, one-on-one client counseling, planning logistics, networking events, volunteer activities, program creation/management/evaluation, and reporting.

• Collaborating with regional partners to advance regional and statewide programmatic components

• Assist in the implementation of the WWBIC strategic plan, providing recommendations on strategy relating to regional needs and unique challenges. Provide guidance to regional programmatic staff on organizational strategy direction, including regional components to assist them in implementation of WWBIC’s mission.

• Work closely with the Vice President of Development and Communications on regional fund development,assisting in identifying resource needs, funding sources, and establishing strategies to develop relationships with individual and corporate donors. Work through the self-managed teams’ model to collaborate directly with the Grant Manager to provide regional uniqueness for current and prospective grant proposals.

• Build collaborative relationships with WWBIC community partners and other organizations, agencies, and economic development organizations for positive outcomes and increased efficiencies.

• Recruit and maintain a Regional Ambassadorial Advisory Council of key members to improve WWBIC presence and cultivate partnerships.

• Supervise and coach staff (paid, consultant, volunteer) to achieve results in the best interest of the organization, including hiring process, employee feedback/reviews, team coordination, educational opportunities, access for employee questions/concerns, and HR documentation.

• Coordinate internal operations with other regional staff, including administrative oversight, facility management, and communication with other WWBIC staff.

• Foster process improvement, regional volunteer recruitment, and Wisconsin Saves initiative. Work collaboratively with the marketing team on WWBIC’s social media strategies and maintenance.

Track and submit counseling hours in WWBIC’s data collection system and facilitate the collection of standard WWBIC forms to document regional work efforts. (Client, Business, Employee Information Forms)

• Support KIVA operations through vetting and providing endorsements for KIVA crowd-funded loan clients.

• Support Veteran outreach initiatives by working collaboratively with VBOC Directors within the region.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Assist in related funding in fee-for-service classes/workshops/programs.

• Conduct business workshops, teach classes, and provide counseling services as appropriate.

• Miscellaneous duties as assigned: For example, lead the loans on hold process – working directly with the regional office coordinators to triage clients for review of business plans and facilitate registrations of classes for clients, as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (May vary by regional market):

• Regional Outreach Specialist * Regional Office Coordinator or Administrative Assistant * Program Assistant * Small Business Consultant.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Minimum five years’ experience in economic development or private sector business.

2.Bachelor’s degree required.

3.Must have direct program management and supervisory experience and possess strong organizational and verbal and written communication skills.

4.The capacity to function in a fast-paced, growing organization is vital. Must communicate effectively and collaborate with all audiences, both in groups and one-on-one.

5.Valid driver’s license and proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required as position requires local travel. Occasional evening and weekend hours required.

6.Ability to work effectively with all groups of people and build strong relationships with stakeholders.

7.Working knowledge of micro-enterprise development and small business preferred.

8.The ideal person is flexible, positive, and has a sense of humor. Must present a positive, professional appearance always.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is generally more sedentary in nature with movement required.

• Work is primarily performed within an office environment with standard office equipment although some travels required.

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate fluently in English. Must have clarity of vision.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties require.

*As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,123.00 - $73,903.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in La Crosse, WI 54601

Salary : $59,123 - $73,903