Director, SBDC - 199105

Location New York, NY, 10038,United States
Base Pay $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 / Year
Job Category FT Staff
Employee Type FT Exempt Staff
Travel 5%
Manage Others Yes

The Pace University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides businessadvising, training, and technical assistance to small businesses in Brooklyn and DowntownManhattan. Supported by Pace University as well as the US Small Business Administration(SBA) and SUNY, the Center is part of a statewide network that assists entrepreneurs instarting, operating, and growing their businesses and fosters job creation and regionaleconomic development.

Pace University is seeking a Regional Director to lead its SBDC center, which operates fromthe university's Downtown Manhattan campus. Reporting to the Dean of Pace University's Lubin School of Business, the Regional Center Director leads, manages, and oversees theoperations of the Pace SBDC, and manages Business Advisors and Administrative Supportfor the center and eleven satellite locations (ten in Brooklyn).

Position Duties

Manage implementation of the center’s free one-to-one business advisory services and training programs.

Coordinate with key Pace colleagues to connect programming and campus, including student internships, faculty-led training programs, engaging Lubin classes for Pace SBDC client projects, and presenting to Pace clubs and classes.

Provide strategic direction and oversight for the Pace University SBDC, ensuringoperations align with New York SBDC network and host institution goals andperformance standards.

Develop and implement strategic planning to support small business growth and regional economic impact and ensure delivery of high-impact services.

Prepare and monitor the program's annual budget and expenditure plans andcollaborate with Pace finance staff to compile required fiscal and narrative reportsfor the Lead Center and funding partners.

Manage center operations and review funding agreements in collaboration with Pace legal office.

Prepare reports, serve on strategic planning and other related committees, and manage varying compliance and administrative functions related to the SBDC Lead Center.

Track key performance indicators, including clients served, business starts, capital accessed, and jobs created or retained, to ensure that center meets program goals.

Oversee case management to maintain service quality and consistency and ensuretimely completion of deliverables.

Supervise, hire, and evaluate team of Business Advisors, Outreach Coordinator and student interns.

Build and sustain partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, chambers of commerce, lenders, and business organizations to develop referral pipelines and shared initiatives.

Lead targeted outreach initiatives and communication campaign, including website,social media and email marketing, to engage small business owners andstakeholders to expand regional impact.

Provide regular feedback, performance reviews and professional developmentopportunities to staff and oversee staff adherence to SBDC policies and procedures.

Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Work Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with additional hours as needed.

Requirements
Position Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.

Demonstrated understanding of small business financing and operations, financial analysis, and program management.

Proven experience managing budgets and fiscal operations, preferably in federally or state-funded programs, and with strategic planning initiatives.

Strong ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and meet performance targets.

Fundraising and related reporting experience related to public and private sector funding sources.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience with public, private and non-profit stakeholder engagement.

Familiarity with SBA programs, New York SBDC systems.

Summary

About the Institution
Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students- academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.

Benefits Offered
Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:

Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).

Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).

403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).

Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).

Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).

Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace's award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness , which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).

Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).

AA/EEO Statement
Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.

Annual Security Report Notice
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here

. The report contains information on security policies as well as crime and fire statistics for the University.

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