SBDC Network Coordinator

Job Requisition ID: 47832 
Closing Date: 07/21/2025
​Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Class Title: IND & COM DEVLPMT REP II - 21052 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,242 a month; Full Range $6,242 - $9,021 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062
Merit Comp Code: 

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Please provide a copy of your college transcripts for verification. Official transcripts are not required.

 

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is seeking to hire a purpose-driven, initiative-taking individual interested in acting as a representative of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network to promote Illinois small business development to serve as a SBDC Network Coordinator for the Small Business Office within the Office of Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology (OEIT). The Small Business Office supports entrepreneurs through providing information, confidential professional business guidance, training and other resources to start-up and existing small businesses. The position would be responsible for reviewing and monitoring compliance of Illinois SBDCs. We invite qualified applicants to apply for the position of OEIT's SBDC Network Coordinator and help DCEO to continue to provide top-notch customer service to Illinois’ small businesses.

Essential Functions

• Performs semi-annual program site reviews and monitoring of Small Business Development Center Network centers.
• Reviews and evaluates Small Business Development Center Network monthly reports.
• Provides guidance, advice, and assistance to representatives of the Small Business Development Center Network regarding grant applications.
• Prepares and delivers outreach presentations, conferences, and workshops to organizations, business groups, chambers of commerce.
• Utilizes Small Business Development Center Network digital tracking system for the ongoing monitoring of Center information.
• Identifies specific problems and recommends solutions regarding Network Center grant agreements and related information including all correspondence with grantees, field staff and other essential parties.
• Recommends means of improving efficiency and productivity of Center processes to the DCEO/SBDCN management staff.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications