Description:
The Regional Director works to advance the comprehensive vision, mission, and strategic objectives of WP, and is expected to work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, of the Cotsakos College of Business, following WP and CCOB policies, procedures and guidelines as related to this position. This position requires the ability to travel to client and SBDC sites and events. A flexible schedule including evening, weekend and extended hours is also required.
This position is grant funded and contingent upon the availability of supporting grant funds. Hybrid remote work may be available depending upon institutional and operational needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leadership
- Provide leadership to the regional SBDC team.
- Liaise with the State Office and other Regional Directors, collaborate on state network initiatives, and serve on state leadership teams for local, state and/or federal business assistance programs, as needed.
- Participate actively in appropriate WPU, business and community-based organizations to establish partnerships that will enhance the planning and development of services and programs as well as collaboration with host institution projects including but not limited to undergraduate/small businesses and entrepreneurship initiatives, collaborative project development, implementation as well as facilitating/teaching/instruction on special collaborative projects and initiatives with the Host institution, as needed, and in alignment with overall NJSBDC program mission and vision as well as NJSBDC agreement/subcontract grant rules governing the program.
- Represent the SBDC program and the Host institution at business and community functions and activities.
Finance and Compliance
- Ensure the financial health of the region by managing the program budget, developed and monitored in cooperation with Host and state lead center.
- Ensure expenditures are within approved parameters and consistent with restriction, conditions and guidelines.
- Ensure staff compliance with supplied client management system and applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Ensure confidentiality standards are met.
Client Service
- Develop and implement region-wide strategic business assistance programs providing: (a) quality business assistance services; (b) a diverse mix of small business-related courses, seminars, conferences and other training events; (c) research support services for entrepreneurs and small business clients; (d) advocacy on behalf of the small business sector in the region.
- Provide one-on-one consulting services, training and research to current and prospective small business owners with regard to business management practices, to include assistance and plans of action for business development and for meeting required regional and statewide milestones. Meetings are in-person with option of occasional virtual opportunities.
- Perform related duties as assigned by the Host Institution.