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.

Develop relationships with key stakeholders including but not limited to the SBA, banks, VC groups, chambers of commerce, economic development corporations, trade groups, educational institutions, and legislators and industry partners.

Develop appropriate advertising, promotion, and marketing materials.

Develop a resource network to achieve program objectives.

Create, plan, implement and market no-to-low-cost training on subjects relevant to small business start-ups and growth.

Recruit contacts within government, private and public entities, as well as businesses to provide no-cost training.

Provide and facilitate free, in-depth, confidential business analyses and referrals to appropriate resources.

Attend SBDC related meetings and professional development as required.

Develop and provide specific information, reports and/or special services as requested or required.

Support area, state and federal research projects concerning small business as needed.

Fulfill other requirements as detailed in the grant agreement.

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.

Implement plans for efficient and appropriate use and security of assigned facilities; ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Work with Information Technology personnel on a continual basis to enhance and improve relevant computer systems. Learn and apply emerging technologies to perform duties and provide services in an efficient, organized, and timely manner. Work to modernize infrastructure and technological resources to facilitate a positive learning and working environment and promote student success.

Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Operation of a computer and assigned software.

Marketing.

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.

Meet schedules and timelines.

Seek and identify potential funding sources.

Drive to off-site locations periodically.

Move from one work area to another.

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.

Work Environment

Standard office setting. Duties are performed primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation. Incumbents are subject to extensive contact with students, faculty, and staff with frequent interruptions, noise, and demanding timelines. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort. May involve working non-standard, evening, and weekend hours.

Physical Demands

Incumbents regularly sit or stand for long periods, travel short distances on campus on a regular basis, travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work, use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines, reach with hands and arms, speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

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.

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security card upon hire.

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.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

The College provides a diversified insured benefit program for all full-time employees including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Dependent medical, dental, and vision insurance is available toward which both the College and the employee contribute.

Sick Leave and Disability

Paid sick leave is granted equal to one day for each month of service. Sick leave may be accumulated indefinitely.

Retirement

Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security. Previous employment performed in a different public retirement system may allow eligibility to continue in the same retirement system.

Summer Work Hours

During the summer, employees work eight 32-hour work weeks with full pay.

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.

Pertinent transcripts (PDF format only) as stated in the required qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple page transcripts must be loaded as ONE PDF document.

Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Documents submitted or uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online.

If you need assistance you may call 310-660-3593 Ext. 3807 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or by email at hr@elcamino.edu.

Due to the large volume of calls received on closing dates, we highly recommend that you do not wait until the last day to apply so that we may assist you with questions or technical matters that may arise. Give yourself sufficient time to complete the profile, which may take 45 minutes or more. Positions close promptly at 3:00 p.m. PST (pacific standard time).

JEANNE CLERY ACT COMPLIANT

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, El Camino College has published an Annual Security Report, and all required statistical data. These publications include Clery crime statistics for the previous disability three years relevant to El Camino College classes and activities, in addition to institutional policies concerning campus safety and security. The information is also available in printed form in the lobby of the Police Department and in select locations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department can provide or mail out copies of this publication. Contact them at 310-660-3100.

EL CAMINO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.