Regional Director

Job Title

Regional Director

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Dean, College Of Business

Proposed Minimum Salary

$6,250.00 monthly

Job Location

Amarillo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

General Summary:

The Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) strategically leads and manages the Small Business Development Center, a pivotal department within the Engler College of Business at West Texas A&M University. The Director is responsible for the overall vision, strategic planning, and operational excellence of the center, ensuring it provides effective, high-quality professional consulting, comprehensive training programs, and valuable research to business owners and entrepreneurs across the top 25 counties of the Texas Panhandle. The SBDC is a vital program of the U.S. Small Business

Administration (SBA) and receives both state and federal funding annually. The Director is responsible for proactive grant management, including budget development, financial oversight, and ensuring compliance with all funding source stipulations. They will work closely and collaboratively with the Northwest Texas SBDC state office at Texas Tech University, as well as the SBA, to ensure all programmatic requirements, reporting deadlines, and performance metrics are consistently met or exceeded.

A key aspect of this role is the cultivation and maintenance of robust strategic partnerships with a range of stakeholders, including non-profit organizations, local and county governments, economic development corporations, chambers of commerce, financial institutions, and other state and federal agencies. The Director will represent the SBDC at various community and business events, actively promoting the center's services and impact.

Core Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Strategic Leadership & Program Development:
  • Developing and implementing the SBDC's strategic plan in alignment with the Engler College of Business, NWTSBDC Network, and SBA goals.
  • Continuously evaluating and enhancing the SBDC's service offerings to meet the evolving needs of the regional business community.
  • Overseeing the design, marketing, and delivery of innovative and impactful training workshops, seminars, and conferences.
  • Working in close partnership with the Engler College of Business faculty and administration to integrate SBDC expertise and resources into student-focused entrepreneurship and small business education programs, guest lectures, mentorship opportunities, and experiential learning activities.
  • Ensuring that the center meets all consulting and training goals set forth by the NWTSBDC and SBA.
• Operational & Financial Management:
  • Managing the center's annual budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and optimal resource allocation.
  • Overseeing all administrative functions of the SBDC, including staff supervision, development, and performance management.
  • Ensuring accurate and timely data collection, client management, and reporting in accordance with SBA and NWTSBDC guidelines.
  • Preparing and submitting all required programmatic and financial reports to funding and oversight agencies.
  • Some travel is required, as is occasional work on evenings and weekends, as the center serves the entire Texas Panhandle.
• Client & Community Engagement:
  • Providing direct, confidential, in-depth business consulting to a portfolio of clients, as needed, particularly in complex cases.
  • Fostering a client