Small Business Development Center Director
Position Is Open Until Filled

Direct services: Supervise all services to small business owners, managers, and prospective entrepreneurs, including counseling and training seminars.

• Provide direct counseling services to clients, primarily in Racine and Kenosha. Support regional counseling to clients as needed.
• Supervise all SBDC counseling functions, ensuring high quality services and measurable outcomes.
• Supervise all SBDC training and professional development services; plan, promote and teach seminars as needed. Plan for new and established market-driven education programs that generate net program revenue.
• Recruit and supervise counselors and trainers to enrich the base of technical expertise and maintain the capacity of counseling services.
• Maintain a statewide network of service providers and expert trainers to enhance the outcomes for clients.
• Invest in professional development to ensure technical assistance and quality of education is accurate and resources are current.
• Ensure compliance with WSBDC grant requirements for accurate records management.

Administration: The SBDC Program Manager is responsible for the overall planning, administration, coordination, and evaluation of the services to business and industry in a two-county service area.

• Develop strategic plans with the staff and ensure alignment with campus, college, WSBDC, and SBA goals.
• Recruit and supervise employees and ensure a productive and supportive work environment.
• Plan and execute balanced budgets consistent with campus requirements and WSBDC grant requirements, including quarterly financial reports.
• Prepare and submit in a timely manner all administrative reports required by SBDC Administrative Unit and UWP, as well as requested reports on activity, strategic planning and analysis.
• Develop and implement SBDC marketing strategies, including stakeholder communications, reports, slide presentations, newsletters, web site, and brochures.
• Serve as a primary liaison with the SBDC State Administrative Office in Madison.
• Supervise contract training and research projects.

Economic Development: Provide leadership in regional initiatives, maintaining collaborative working relationships with business and economic development organizations throughout the two-county Region on behalf of the SBDC, the College and the University.

• Represent the university and the SBDC at economic development events.
• Work with the other organizations to leverage resources and create an integrated array of programs and services for business owners and professionals.
• Host special events that reflect the university, SBDC and community collaborations.
• Develop working relationships with UW-P faculty members to facilitate faculty involvement in the SBDC and college outreach activities.
• Host guests to campus including regional business leaders, UW System administrators, UW-Extension administrators, auditors and other stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• At least 3 years of experience in business, financial management, and/or market practices
• Experience as a business manager or owner dealing with complex business conditions

The ideal candidate will possess the following: Master’s degree in business or related field; experience in business counseling; teaching experience; excellent written and oral communication skills; and the ability to interact professionally and favorably with clients and co-workers.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. 

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/summaries/fasl.pdf

Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/  

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: Submit application materials

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for 3 professional references
• Examples of work

Review of Applications

Applications received by 8/4/2023 are ensured full consideration. Position open until filled.

You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. 

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual’s disability.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.

Transcripts will be required upon hire.