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Director Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Position Number: 6884150
Location: Bend, OR
Position Type: Economic and Business Development

Director Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Position Number: B1148PD
Starting Wage/Salary: $82,400 with exceptional benefits
Close Date: 02/15/2026

Primary Purpose:

The SBDC Director provides administrative, operational and supervisory oversight for COCC Small Business Development Center (SBDC) services throughout the college district, as an integral part of the Oregon SBDC Network and under the direction of the Director of COCCs Center for Business. Under the general guidance of the Oregon SBDC State Director and the supervision of the COCC Director of Center for Business, the SBDC Director is responsible for assigned staff supervision, operations management and coordination of programs, related systems and associated budget authority.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership and Development:

Deliver and promote SBDC services throughout the college district emphasizing rural populations.
Provide and/or oversee the delivery of one-on-one confidential business advising and instruction to for-profit small businesses within the centers assigned service delivery area with a focus on helping to build Oregons best businesses as measured by meeting the deliverable expectations of the financial stakeholders of the center.
Supervise and develop an SBDC schedule of classes and advising sessions.
Coordinate SBDC trainings with other non-credit, workforce-related classes to ensure optimum use of departmental time and resources.
Develop a collaborative partnership with the COCC Business program, EDCO, REDI, Chambers of Commerce in COCCs district, OSU-Cascades Co-Lab, Bend Economic Development Advisory Board (BEDAB)and other business entities in Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook Counties/
Monitor and evaluate program outcomes to maintain optimum quality.
Recruit, train, and supervise instructors and business advisors as needed.
Work with college programs and departments, local, regional and national agencies and businesses, and economic development agencies to provide a coherent, viable, strongly identifiable SBDC program for the college.

Community Partnerships and Programs:

Work closely with both SBDC and other COCC staff to assure profitability of classes and events specifically tied to economic development and small businesses.
Develop and implement strategic direction within the context of the College and the Oregon SBDC Network to achieve organizational goals; develop new programs and evaluate existing programs for improvements in quality and services.
Monitor and manage funds from multiple sources including public and private sector such as Oregon Business Development Department, US Small Business Administration, the Oregon Small Business Development Center Network (OSBDCN) and others.
Acting as a grant administrator, ensure programmatic and fiscal compliance with all Oregon SBDC Network policies and procedures; U.S. Small Business Administration and Business Oregon requirements; and Americas SBDC accreditation standards
Research and develop new markets for small business training events and support services; market classes and services of the Small Business Development Center.
Assess regional training and educational needs as part of a team, networking with community leadership and other educational delivery systems.

General Administrative Duties:

Assist with annual department budget formulation and review the production of monthly fiscal management reports.
Work with various advisory committees (public and business) toto represent the SBDC for program outreach purposes, as appropriate.
Prepare and make presentations to business and community groups.
Recruit and supervise the performance of the SBDC program support staff, volunteers, counselors/advisers and instructors. Supervision includes training, work assignment and review, performance evaluations, and making hiring and termination recommendations.
Effectively and enthusiastically engage with the business community and with economic development partners.
Effectively engage College leadership and board to assure they are aware of efforts and successes.
Perform other essential duties as they pertain to the overall objective of the position, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

Skills in creating an effective team environment.
Skills in effective interpersonal influence through formal communication channels, informal networks and alliances.
Knowledge of and experience in finance and business operations.
Skills in organizational, managerial, public relations and conflict resolution skills.
Knowledge of and skills in leadership, decision-making and problem solving.
Skills in public speaking, program promotion, supervision of instruction and professional development.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter
Ability to cooperate with and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas and/or experience.
Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule including participation in evening and weekend events.
Knowledge of and experience with business consulting or advising.
Knowledge of global business perspective and understand opportunities for international trade.
Knowledge of and experience with prior business ownership experience or top-level management experience in the private sector.
Skills and experience with computer applications (word processing, database, and spreadsheets) and understanding efficiencies provided by their usage.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

Bachelors degree in Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, Marketing, Business Communications, or related field.

Experience:

Four years of experience owning a business, or equivalent executive level experience in a private sector environment, to include financial planning, marketing, accounting systems, personnel management and supervision.
One-year work experience with business consulting or advising small businesses.
One-year supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

Masters degree in Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, Marketing, or Business Communications.

Experience:

Experience in a Small Business Development Center or other program funded by the US Small Business Administration or the Oregon Business Development Department.

To apply, visit https://jobs.cocc.edu/postings/11844

The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.

This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.
In support of COCCs EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.