Small Business Development Center Regional Director - job 1 of 2

Overview

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Regional Director (Business Consultant Lead) provides programmatic business and entrepreneurial counseling and training services to small business persons within a specified region of Utah. The SBDC Regional Director will manage all aspects of the center and supervise all additional employees. The SBDC Regional Director will follow management practices based on ASBDC standards to effectively operate the center. This position is employed by Utah State University, the Host Organization for the Utah SBDC Network under a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Responsibilities

Counseling and Training 40-50%:

• Deliver professional, high quality, individualized business advising and technical assistance to existing small businesses and pre-venture entrepreneurs. SBDCs shall provide problem solving assistance to help small businesses access capital, develop and exchange new technologies, and improve business planning, strategy, operations, financial management, personnel administration, marketing, export assistance, sales and other areas required for small business growth and expansion, management improvement, increased productivity and innovation.

Networking 20%:

• Determine the needs of the regions small business community.
• Partner with local business and community leaders to obtain support and sponsorships for SBDC initiatives.
• Work with the SBA and other local service providers to strengthen working relationships to better serve the local small business community.
• Work with the local media to promote favorable publicity and recognition for the SBDC

Administration 20%:

• Coordinate local small business training and consulting activities to best utilize resources.
• Supervise administrative staff and volunteers.
• Communicate with Lead Center regarding all compliance such as submission, maintenance and management of annual operational budget
• Collect, compile and provide information requested by the Lead Center for use in quarterly and annual reports
• Assist the Lead Center in the development of statewide private and public sector initiatives to increase and improve services to the small business community
• Assist the Lead Center in the preparation of annual SBDC funding proposals
• Work with the local media to promote favorable publicity and recognition for the SBDC
• Develop and maintain a client case management system that ensures SBDC counseling resources are being effectively managed and that client needs are being met.
• Report regularly and immediately into CenterIC the activities related to assisting clients. This includes detailed session notes describing the counseling engagement according to ASBDC accreditation standards
• Submit to the Lead Center Quarterly Reimbursement Requests and report performance outcomes
• Attend the regional director’s meetings and any other meetings designated as mandatory by the State Director
• Adhere to the SBA and ASBDC standards of conduct

Professional Development 10%:

• Maintain a professional development and continuing education plan

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related fields; a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a business-related field is preferred.
• At least five years of directly-related experience in lending, public accounting, business consulting, and/or business management.
• Experience in small business in lieu of education may be considered.
• Employment history demonstrating knowledge and ability to:
  • Direct, manage, and market a client-based program
  • Apply business management principles and techniques
  • Design small business education programs
  • Assess and evaluate small business needs and propose solutions
  • Develop outreach assistance programs
  • Leverage outside public and private sector resources
  • Measure and evaluate impact of program delivery
  • Knowledge of CRM CenterIC.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Business financing practices and procedures
• Business plan preparation and presentation
• Financial analysis and feasibility
• Design, develop, and maintain business accounting systems
• Preparation of business financing packages
• Loan programs and loan guarantees for business; venture capital investing, and business incentives.
• Proficiency in preparing and presenting accurate written and oral summaries of financial analyses.
• Manage portfolios of a variety of projects involving technical, administrative, management, and personnel support.
• Preparation of annual performance measures and program goals.
• Design and develop business education and outreach programs.
• Analyze and synthesize data from diverse data sources and produce reports to display information in a variety of forms.
• Qualitative and quantitative methods for improving program, management, and system process effectiveness.
• Direct, manage, and market a program to a geographically dispersed client base.

Required Documents

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Advertised Salary

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

*updated 02/2025

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In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

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Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

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