State Director America's Small Business Development Center Iowa

Company: Iowa State University
Location: Ames
Posted on: April 22, 2025

Job Description:

State Director America's Small Business Development Center Iowa page is loadedState Director America's Small Business Development Center IowaApply locations Ames, IA time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R16692Position Title:State Director America's Small Business Development Center IowaJob Group:Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's 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 organizationsEducation or experience in multiple business disciplines such as marketing, accounting, manufacturing, R&D, MIS, human resources, legal, or salesExperience that demonstrates knowledge of the state and federal legislative processes for funding and supportExperience 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 maintenanceJob 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.
• Prioritizes and assigns tasks for effective use of team resources.
• Monitors 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.
• Develops program budget and ensures that the programs meet the overall objectives of the university.
• Resolves escalated performance issues and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments, or resource additions.
• Provides leadership to managers.
• Leads project management activities.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 employment@iastate.edu 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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