What are the responsibilities and job description for the SBDC State Director (Specially Funded) position at Maricopa Community College District?
Salary Range
$111,074-$144,397/annually, DOE
Grade
126
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm
Work Calendar
12 Months
Funding Information
This is a grant funded assignment with a projected end date of June 30, 2024 with renewal based on available funds and the needs of MCCCD.
Maricopa Summary
Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?
Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?
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About Us
What's Currently Happening at Maricopa
Benefits
The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.
Benefits & Perks Options
Job Summary
The SBDC State Director directs and administers the statewide network of Arizona Small Business Development Centers (AZSBDC) promoting small business growth, development and sustainability. This classification is assigned at the District level only.
Scope/Distinguishing Characteristics
This is a stand-alone classification responsible for the direction and administration of the statewide small business development center network (AZSBDC).
Supervision Excersied
Performs, directs and oversees the conduct of performance evaluations, training, hiring, discipline and termination procedures.
Supervision Recieved
Work is performed according to overall management and strategic objectives. Work is reviewed by assigned senior administrator at the Vice Chancellor level for outcomes produced and results obtained.
Essential Functions
30% Directs and administers the statewide network of centers for small business development; provides oversight of the design, execution and effectiveness of the small business development network; Evaluates, designs and implements business process improvements and network collaboration; manages network performance to goal achievement as stipulated in the SBA cooperative agreement. Develops long range plans, goals and objectives for the effective implementation of small business development centers and programs; Directs and oversees the implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive small business development program. Exercises strategic and political acumen, tact and diplomacy while managing standards and quality assurance. Facilitates effective collaboration. Develops statewide program policies and procedures while directing the interpretation and application of applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards. Prioritizes customer service to clients at the centers.
30% Develops and implements statewide private and public sector initiatives to increase/improve services to the small business community. Applies advanced knowledge of small business and economic development principles as well as federal and state regulations amid differing and complex economic conditions, needs, and challenges in rural vs urban communities; maintains detailed knowledge of current/recent grant developments, funding opportunities, and requirements among the federal, state, local sources; maintains awareness of and presence in the local, state and national business communities/industries utilizing up to date information on partnership opportunities/trends through diverse sources of information. Develops trategic partnerships to promote statewide small business and economic growth; performs public speaking and related engagement of agencies, institutions, and organizations for that purpose. Plans and develops implementation of partnership strategies and innovative services to meet the goals and agreements of strategic partnerships with agencies, organizations, associations and public and private entities; supports the marketing, public relations, and cross-promotion of statewide small business and economic development services, events, and centers.
Advocates, identifies, develops, and provides additional funding and resource opportunities at the state and federal level to enhance and build capacity for the AZSBDC network. Serves as designated representative of the AZSBDC to the public, agencies and partners; responds to and resolves difficult or complex inquiries and complaints. Develops program vision and long-range strategic plans.
20% Manages budgets and allocates resources to achieve strategic objectives. Negotiates and oversees the administration of contracts and agreements. Plans, develops and directs administration of budgets and grant funding; provides financial and programmatic oversight to service centers in the provision of small business counseling, evaluation, training and market research.
10% Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work performance of staff; provides professional development opportunities and coaches employees by mentoring and motivating. Prioritizes training, coaching and the development of staff.
5% Collaborates with the Vice Chancellor, Chancellor, various college administrators and other civic, community, institutional partners statewide regarding shared strategic economic development opportunities that grow, expand, or benefit small businesses throughout the state of Arizona. Maintain standards of SBDC program accreditation, and membership of America's SBDC professional organization, to include participating on accreditation committees for other state networks on occasion.
5% Maintains currency regarding new or emerging federal requirements of the program, as well as advanced knowledge of existing federal grant regulations and funding opportunity terms for the program. Maintains all grant reporting requirements and professional relationships to receive direction and guidance from the US Small Business Administration; maintains fluency and current skills with modern technology to include standard computer devices and relevant software applications. Maintains professional communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interactions with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in public affairs, business or directly related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in small business ownership, business development, economic development or related experience that includes promotion of small business growth, development and sustainability and significant management and supervisory experience.
OR
Bachelor's Degree in public affairs, business or directly related field and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in small business ownership, business development, economic development or related experience that includes promotion of small business growth, development and sustainability and significant management and supervisory experience.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
Desired Qualifications
A. Demonstrated experience administering federal projects and cooperative agreements among dispersed, multi-site locations or collaborative organizations. Successful experience in a SBDC at a community college or university setting; as well as a comprehensive understanding of the mission and role of a community college, especially in workforce and economic development, and the role of a SBDC therein.
B. Advanced knowledge of small business and economic development principles, differing and complex economic conditions, needs, and challenges in rural vs urban communities; demonstrated ability to maintain detailed knowledge of current/recent federal, state, local grant developments, funding opportunities and business community practices/events via diverse sources of information.
C. Principles and practices of executive and strategic leadership; principles and practices of group facilitation and building consensus; conflict resolution and negotiation strategies; principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis; advanced leadership experience with holistic knowledge of management and supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
D. Principles and practices of budgeting and fiscal management; working knowledge of fund accounting; professional knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations.
E. Principles and techniques of effective oral presentations, public relations, strategic marketing and
promotion.
G. Advanced knowledge of federal grant regulations and funding opportunity terms for the program. Demonstrated ability to maintain all grant reporting requirements and professional relationships to receive direction and guidance from the US Small Business Administration.
Special Working Conditions
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's
License may be required.
ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Positions in this class typically require: fingering, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Working Conditions: Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.
Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.
Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.
Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.
Posting Close Date
First Review September 19, 2022
Open until filled
EEO Information
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.
Clery Act
The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act
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Salary : $111,074 - $144,397
