Director, Small Business Center

Be part of something big.

Davidson-Davie Community College is an award-winning institution that is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion to ensure student learning and success. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. Our goal is to identify individuals who will assist in our mission, so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at Davidson-Davie Community College. Our benefits and other resources make it possible to excel both professionally and personally. We are a dynamic community that supports and celebrates the success of our students, faculty and staff. The future is here!

What you'll do on a typical day

The Director of the Small Business Center (SBC) is responsible for managing the resources of the Small Business Center to promote growth, expansion, innovation, increased productivity, and economic development in small businesses and prospective businesses in Davidson and Davie Counties. The SBC Director serves as a catalyst for growth of entrepreneurship in small businesses in the College’s service area. The SBC Director reports to the Associate Vice President, Workforce and Community Engagement and has the following responsibilities;

• Survey small business owners to identify needs or concerns and develop, market, and deliver classes and workshops that address identified needs and improve business operational skills
• Coach, counsel, and provide referral services to current and prospective small businesses
• Represent Davidson-Davie College in the small business community to promote SBC and other College opportunities.
• Promote and support the start-up and success of small businesses and assist them in increasing their productivity and financial viability.
• Direct and supervise the development, of course outlines and other materials prepared for course use to ensure meeting the objective of the training activity.
• Visit classes and workshops regularly to observe, evaluate, and support instruction.
• Manage the SBC budget and provide statistics and reports monthly or as requested about program activities.
• Identify qualified trainers to support the needs of SBC clients and training activities.
• Assess and evaluate outcomes of SBC activities and strategies
• Set yearly goals for SBC activities and monitor progress toward achieving those goals
• Coordinate the meetings of the SBC Advisory Board ( at least annually)
• Participate in local community and civic organizations in both Davidson and Davie counties to market and promote services
• Collaborate with the School and across the College in research and development of new educational offerings
• Participate in College and School meetings
• Perform other duties as requested that support the mission, vision, and values of the College.
• Maintain sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Your attributes

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• A minimum of three years experience in either business ownership and operations and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of business management, fiscal planning and accountability, employee training and development, strategic planning, office management, and other support functions.

PREFERRED:

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a leadership role in the strategic management of a partnership/consortium.
• Demonstrated ability to provide open communication to all partners for the distribution and gathering of information.
• Experience in the use of Center IC software
• Experience developing and teaching online classes using Moodle.
• Ability to learn software applications
• Strong analytical abilities, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to relate well with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects.
• The capability of working effectively with both academic and business communities, private and governmental sectors, and institutes of higher learning

Work environment

ADA requirements for this position include critical thinking skills with the ability to process information and exercise good judgment; ease of mobility within the work environment and other areas of campus and College locations and the community; and effective use of all forms of communication (written, oral, visual and auditory), including use of computers. Travel between campus locations and in the community of both Davidson and Davie is required.

A climate controlled, contact center environment - filled with amazing people, incredible students and career opportunities.