Center Director, Small Business Development Center - Northern Maine

Job Description

The Maine SBDC at the University of Southern Maine is seeking a Center Director to lead the charge in empowering entrepreneurs and small business owners in Central and Northern Maine.

Maine SBDC helps build and strengthen small businesses through no-cost business advising, training, and educational resources.

As the Center Director, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in local communities by guiding a dedicated team of business advisors and offering business advising to help entrepreneurs and small business owners achieve their goals.

Your leadership will be crucial in driving regional program success and fostering a thriving small business environment.

If you're passionate about small business development and have a strong background in management, we invite you to join our team and make a lasting impact.

Enjoy a hybrid work schedule, competitive salary, and excellent benefits while helping to shape the future of small business in Maine.

The Center Director for the Maine Small Business Development Center has responsibility for development and supervision of a Maine SBDC business advising center serving Central and Northern Maine.

The position manages the Center's business advising staff. In addition, the Center Director contributes to the Center's success by providing high quality business advising to entrepreneurs and small business owners.

This is a full-time position with an annual salary of $83,000. This position will primarily work in Bangor, Maine but will be expected to travel and provide business advising to the Ellsworth and Belfast regions.

This position works on a hybrid schedule with approximately two in-office days per week (subject to change). Additional in-person and travel time may be required for events or the management of the Center.

• The University of Southern Maine provides highly competitive benefits that include generous paid time off (13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time);
• health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents;

a 403(b)-retirement plan with 10% employer contribution; and more. To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary.

The University of Southern Maine embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success.

The Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact supports USM's DEIA- and Community Impact-focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events.

USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day, and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.

Required Qualifications :

• Master's Degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of seven years broad business management experience including small business operations and senior business-related management experience including financial management, personnel development, market research and planning, accounting, and profit and loss accountability.
• Strong supervisory ability and experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Previous SBDC experience, or experience with similar small business advising organization
• Owned and operated a small business
• Experience with public-private programs and economic development activities.
• Experience in adult education.

License / Certifications :

Ability to provide own transportation (fully-insured vehicle), provide proof of a valid driver's license, and compliance with Maine law regarding vehicle insurance.

To apply, click on the 'Apply Now' button below or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following :

• Cover Letter
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

As the Center Director works to help reach and assist diverse and underrepresented populations, application materials should demonstrate an understanding of, and experience with, a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

For full consideration please submit all required materials by September 24, 2024 .

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

Clery Act :

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This report consists of two basic parts : disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years;

and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. View the University's Annual Security Report (PDF).

If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request.

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EEO Statement :

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities.

The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies : Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, redacted , TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).