SBDC Sub Center Director (Hybrid Telework Possible)

Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via ConnectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

The University of Mississippi

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Department Summary

The Mississippi Small Business Development Center Network (MSBDCN) is a dynamic, statewide economic development organization with 15 centers strategically located across the Magnolia State. MSBDCN supports aspiring entrepreneurs and small businesses through one-on-one counseling, training, and technical assistance. We manage a range of impactful programs, including SSBCI Technical Assistance, the RISE Center at Ole Miss, Digital Marketing Bootcamps, and ConnectMS.

 

Collaboration and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. We work closely with local, regional, and statewide partners to strengthen Mississippi’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. As part of the University of Mississippi community, we engage closely with UM and other institutions to foster innovation and support entrepreneurial success. Our team thrives in a supportive, mission-driven environment where ideas are shared freely and every team member plays a vital role in driving economic growth across the state.

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -  Administration 

Sub-Family - Program Coordination

Career Track / Level - M2

Grade - 10

Min Mid Max $68,682 $85,842 $103,002

Role Summary

Manages the development and implementation of an academic program or set of funded activities. Programs are usually focused to a single purpose, may be scientific, research, educational, or service oriented, and may exist as a subset of an integrated funded program activity. Oversees fiscal and grant planning, program implementation and administration, marketing, and communication.

 

This position develops and executes marketing plans and promotions for initiatives, projects, and activities. The incumbent develops and implements marketing strategies; performs market research to enhance effectiveness of programs and activities; advises department about communication tools, messages, and approaches to marketing initiatives; and manages the production and distribution of marketing materials.

Examples of Work Performed

• Leads the implementation of the RISE Center to ensure terms of funding grant are achieved.
• Supervises staff assigned to the RISE Center to achieve goals and objectives.
• Provides input and direction for outreach, branding and communication efforts with stakeholders, resource partners and small businesses that would benefit from the services offered through the Center for Growth.
• Leads project management for program implementation of the RISE Center.
• Serves as part of the leadership team for the SBDC network.
• Provides individual instruction and educational support to entrepreneurs and business owners.
• Analyze situations, make recommendations, and educate clients with regard to business plans, market feasibility, financial viability, operations management, and legal structures, as well as other MSBDCN topics.
• Maintains an appropriate level and mix of clients as noted by annual goals and strategic plan objectives. 
• Develops and delivers high-quality business training programs that are responsive to the needs of the business community served, provide value to the host institution, and yield impactful results.
• Develops and deploys action plans and marketing plans that align with the organizational strategic plan for the center, tailor to meeting the specific small business needs within the assigned geography, and capitalize on the skills of center personnel.
• Disseminates pertinent information to the business community and host via various media outlets to promote services and highlight work of the center.
• Determines workshop topics, agendas, instructors, instructional materials, location, time, and other resources required. 
• Generates curricula for business programs, seminars, conferences, etc. for local business interests.
• Maintains a broad base of business knowledge.
• Develops specific and relevant areas of expertise for business development that contribute the overall pro