Associate Director Small Business Development Center - 528953

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $74,200 - Midpoint: $100,200 (Salaried E12)

Department/Organization: 750202 - Alabama SBDC Network

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for remote work subject to University policy. 

Job Summary: The Associate Director of the Small Business Development Center provides management and oversight of the University operated SBDC programs and regions for delivering client solutions.

Additional Department Summary: The Associate Director Small Business Development Center is part of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) leadership team. Manages the SBDC customer solutions “Hub and Spoke” system consisting of UA statewide program initiatives, regional managers and offices, and business consultants to ensure the delivery of quality services, achievement of SBDC project goals, and economic impact. Assesses small business needs and matches with SBDC professional staff and contractor expertise to deliver management and technical assistance solutions for SBDC client firms. Manages statewide SBDC program initiatives including research, new business start-up, capital access, and rural enterprise development. SBDC Regions include 39 counties in North, South, and Central Alabama with offices in Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Auburn, and Mobile. Monitors technical assistance capacity for service delivery and provides feedback and coaching for performance improvement of the professional staff of UA-operated programs and regions. Provides continuity and trouble-shooting to ensure a quality work product and strong UA SBDC brand.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of business consulting, small business development, and/or a management experience in in the private sector; OR master's degree and four (4) years of business consulting, small business development, and/or a management experience in in the private sector.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge: Strong communication skills for consulting, client engagement, needs assessment, and delivery of business solutions. Critical thinking, problem recognition, and complex problem solving skills. Ability to work with consulting teams and pull resources together for maximum impact on client success. Thorough knowledge of project planning, financing and sources of capital, management of consulting teams, and performance measurement processes.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree and ten (10) years of experience in small business development field. Detailed understanding of the SBDC program, sources of capital for small business financing, and experience in project planning and implementation. Experience with providing solutions to business sectors and industries.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.