PROJECT DIRECTOR, SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

*Contingent upon grant funding*

Application will not be considered until ALL required documents are received.

****POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED****

 

LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO EXEMPLIFY OUR COLLEGE VALUES:

Communications: We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them.  Excellence: We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission.  Inclusiveness: We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together.  Integrity: We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision-making and actions.  People: We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team.

 

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Director is responsible for oversight and management of Center resources as outlined in the SBA scope of work to include budget and personnel management and attainment of program goals as outlined by Sub-Recipient agreement and Grant requirements. This position receives general direction from the Dean of Workforce & Public Service and exercises Professional and Support Staff supervision. NOTE:  This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: More than three years of supervisory work experience in small business development or grant management.

Special Requirement: Must have SBDC Counselor certification or the ability to obtain within the first year of employment.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Professional experience working with a Small Business Development Center.

 

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Knowledge of: 1. General business principles and practices. 2. Grant and Budget management, workflows, and reporting. Skills in: 3. Financial and critical thinking for business development. 4. Strategic planning and program development.  Ability to: 5. Work with a wide range of client and stakeholder’s expectations to maximize performance. 6. Demonstrate leadership and management. 7. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 8. Communicate effectively with a varied population. 9. Connect and network with community business partners.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Sedentary-Desk work; occasional field trips e.g. for college or program activities. Minimal Hazard/Exposure-Standard office setting.  At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort.

 

BENEFITS:

Health Insurance, retirement plan, sick leave, vacation, holidays.  Eligible employees and dependents may take college courses tuition free.  Participation in Medicare Part A, but not Social Security (FICA).

 

APPLICATION PROCESS:

All Interested and qualified applicants should submit their application materials to:  https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mclennan. NOTE: Finalists may be asked to participate in an in-basket exercise. MCC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify. Please feel free to contact this office regarding the status of your application.

 

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• Online Employment Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copies of College Transcripts

 

MCC provides equal educational opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate against any individual regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or other legally protected category in its educational programs, activities, or employment. http://www.mclennan.edu/employees/policy-manual/docs/E-XXXIV.pdf