State Director America-s Small Business Development Center Iowa

Company: Acord (association For Cooperative Operations Rese
Location: Ames
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Position Title: State Director Americas Small Business Development Center IowaJob Group: Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 8 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
  • Master of Business Administration or related degreeExperience in effectively managing employees, teams, and partner relationships in complex private, public, or higher-ed organizations.Education or experience in multiple business disciplines such as marketing, accounting, manufacturing, R&D, MIS, human resources, legal, or sales.Experience that demonstrates knowledge of the state and federal legislative processes for funding and support.Experience with any of the following: coalition building, long-range strategic planning processes, financial budgeting and management, bipartisanship in working with legislators, technology transfer and product commercialization, network development and maintenance.Job Description:The Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University is looking for the State Director of the Iowa Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Reporting to the Dean of the Ivy College of Business and the Vice President for Economic Development and Industry Relations, the SBDC State Director provides leadership to the network of Iowa Small Business Development Centers to achieve the program's strategic objectives. The state director is responsible for managing the Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and ensuring that all conditions of the Agreement are met.Several key responsibilities include: securing funding and managing contracts with state and federal partners; developing and implementing strategic plans for the network; overseeing network operations; fostering regular and effective communication with key funding and resource partners; and allocating resources to fulfill the SBDC mission.The State Director is further responsible for building partnerships with academic institutions, public and private organizations, and economic development stakeholders, and representing Iowa SBDC at state and national levels to advance small business support and innovation.The State Director will follow all Iowa State University policies, procedures, and protocols and will work closely with appropriate university officials when engaging with state and federal legislators and agencies.The successful candidate will possess strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to interact with top private and public administrators, and the ability to travel particularly within the state of Iowa.Example of Duties:
    • Create and execute statewide strategy for the SBDC with input from stakeholders.
    • Develop and maintain effective partnerships within ISU and across the business support ecosystem.
    • Prioritize and assign tasks for effective use of team resources.
    • Monitor multiple programs to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with the objectives of the university and in compliance with the SBA Cooperative Agreement.
    • Develop program budget and ensure that the programs meet the overall objectives of the university.
    • Resolve escalated performance issues and recommend schedule changes, cost adjustments, or resource additions.
    • Provide leadership to managers.
    • Lead project management activities.Level Guidelines:May provide input into the strategic planning process. Operationalizes annual goals and objectives from the strategic plan with department(s) to develop annual departmental objective and action plans. Develops and recommends institution policy within area of functional or operational expertise. Scope of influence may be a function, a large sub function, or multiple sub functions. Manages staff and sets priorities for department(s). Typically has sufficient staff to have multiple Managers or Supervisors as direct reports. Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel. Understands key drivers of financial performance for operational areas. Provides substantial input to the budgeting process. Responsible for budgetary decisions according to guidelines within functional area. Recommends financial decisions that impact area of responsibility.Appointment Type: RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work PeriodTime Type: Full timePay Grade: PS812Application Instructions:To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
    • Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
      • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
      • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
      • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
      • Life insurance and long-term disability
      • Flexible Spending Accounts
      • Various voluntary benefits and discounts
      • Employee Assistance Program
      • Wellbeing programOriginal Posting Date: April 1, 2025Posting Close Date: April 30, 2025Job Requisition Number: R16692
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