SBDC Associate State Director

SBDC Associate State Director

Job ID : 321973

Location : District Support Services Cntr

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Salary Range

$96,568.00 - $125,538.00 / annually, DOE

Grade

123

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Summer Hours : Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Work Calendar

12 Months

Funding Information

This is a grant-funded assignment. The position is specially funded with a projected end date of December 31, 2026 , and may be renewed based on available funding and the needs of MCCCD.

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits.

With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.

We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.

Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD :

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package :

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off : Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension , including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans : 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs :

Job Summary

The Arizona Small Business Development Center is a nationally accredited business services organization funded by the SBA with a mission to provide business counseling, advising, and training to small businesses across the state.

The Associate State Director (ASD) is responsible for the effective operations of the SBDC Statewide Network, including strategic planning and execution, program / service development and execution, program compliance and reporting, evaluation of outcomes and goals, preparation of funding proposals, and providing leadership in functional and organizational standards and practices in conjunction with the AZSBDC State Director.

The Associate State Director (ASD) will lead the development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures to ensure Federal guidelines are adhered to and programs are in compliance. The ASD evaluates and maintains program integrity through policy and regulatory compliance of operations and systems; ensures holistic compliance with codes, regulations, and laws.

Essential Functions

30% - Program Compliance :

25% - Strategic Direction & Executive Function :

20% - Professional Development, Client Training and Staff Support :

15% - Internal Platforms (Center IC, LINK, Website) and Client-Facing Advisor Tools and Resources :

10% - Communications / Marketing :

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, business administration, communications or related field and five years of related experience such as small business ownership, business development, or economic development, which includes two years of management and supervisory experience.

OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

Special Working Conditions

Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License.

Positions in this class typically require : fingering, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work is routinely performed in an indoor office environment.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

First Review will be Tuesday. October 28, 2025

Applications received after the review date may not be screened.

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states : "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

To apply, visit https : / / jobs.maricopa.edu / psp / MCPAHPRD / EMPLOYEE / HRMS / c / HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=321973&PostingSeq=1

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