Director of the Small Business Development Center
El Camino College
Director of the Small Business Development Center
Req: C2425-020
Division: Community Advancement
Close Date: TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
Complete job description and application available online at: https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_classified
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Under direction of the Dean of Economic and Workforce Development, exercise direct leadership of the areas assigned providing functional supervision over assigned positions. Implement the department's vision and develop, organize and implement goals and objectives; plan, develop, organize schedule, direct, improve and evaluate assigned programs, services, and activities; and provide oversight, development, and coordination of all elements of the areas assigned, including the Small Business Development Center.
Foster a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the assigned unit, department, and division; lead by example; actively participate in and support College-wide shared governance components and activities and other collaborative processes; encourage professional excellence among assigned staff; and promote, foster, and facilitate an organizational culture of customer service, teamwork, and innovation.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Job Level
Develop and implement a strategic plan consistent with the goals and strategies of the LA SBDC Regional Network.
Management of multiple funding streams and expenditures, compliance, and reporting.
Proposal and budget development and submission of quarterly and annual reports and invoices.
Supervisory management of client control records and data.
Evaluate and measure effectiveness and impact of center's programs and services.
Recruit, select and evaluate employees.
Supervise business advisors' and support staff's advising, training, and reporting activities.
Promote staff development by utilizing continuing education opportunities to enhance professional development.
Promote the SBDC program and advocate for small business through presentations to communities and entities.
IV. ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the regulations, policies, requirements, and eligibility criteria for assigned programs and ensure compliance with the College's policies, procedures, and practices.
Strengthen processes, programs, and services through the effective and efficient use of assessment, program review, planning, and resource allocation. Implement priorities in conjunction with the College's comprehensive planning and budgeting guidelines.
Implement an organizational structure that maximizes utilization of resources and ensures effective and efficient delivery of services.
Train, supervise, motivate, and evaluate the performance of assigned managerial, professional, operational, technical, and support personnel; recommend transfers, reassignment, termination, and disciplinary actions as needed; delegate and review assignments; evaluate work products and results, implement appropriate procedures to accommodate need for information and assistance; establish and monitor timelines and prioritize work. Monitor employee performance on a regular basis and provide coaching for performance improvement and/or development as needed. Anticipate, prevent, and resolve conflicts under areas of supervision.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or related field. In lieu of a college degree, a minimum of seven (7) years of experience as an SBDC center director.
Experience: Three (3) equivalent full-time years of progressively responsible experience in management or the administration of programs in small business or economic development.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Desirable Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business or related field.
Desirable Experience: Five (5) equivalent full-time years of progressively responsible experience in management or the administration of programs in small business or economic development.
Knowledge/Areas of Expertise: Job Level
Small business in the region served.
Agencies serving the interests of small business within the region.
Strategic development and specialized knowledge related to small business owner's needs.
Requirements for successful administration of a small business.
Fundraising.
Economic development.
Principles of administration and supervision.
Record keeping techniques.
Oral and written communication skills.
Budget preparation and control.
Abilities/Skills: Job level
Develop and perform counseling and consulting for clients.
Market programs.
Participate in chamber and other community based small business activities.
Seek professionals willing to accept referrals on a pro bono and reduced fees basis.
Select, train, manage and evaluate staff and consultants/trainers.
Understand and adhere to funding agency regulations.
Develop, write, and manage grant proposals and contracts to serve the interests of small businesses within the region.
Plan and organize work.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
SALARY: The starting salary range $135,867 (Annually)
Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Salary increases are granted on the first day of the month following each year of service, until Step F is reached ($157,517 annually).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This position is designated as a full-time, twelve-month classified administrator position, contingent upon categorical funding. The standard work week is 40 hours of scheduled duty per week of not more than five consecutive workdays. Work schedule may include weekends, evenings, and/or holidays based on business needs. During the winter recess, all management positions are required to charge three (3) days of accrued vacation between the Christmas and New Year holidays.
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS
Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant Accommodation Request (maxient.com)
INTERVIEW EXPENSES
Individuals identified for FINAL interviews are eligible to have expenses paid. Reimbursement will be limited to economy airfare (to and from point of origin) and for meals and lodging. The maximum allocated for meals, lodging and transportation is $600. Finalists must complete and submit a W-9 Form and Human Resource's "Interview Expense Reimbursement Form" and include appropriate support documentation to receive the allowable reimbursement amount.
TO APPLY
An applicant must submit the following by the closing date:
Online application: http://www.elcamino.edu/jobs
Cover letter describing how applicant meets the qualifications.
Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related personal development and accomplishments.
