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Regional Director, New Jersey Small Business Development Center at Rutgers Schoo

Rutgers University, Camden, New Jersey, United States, 08100


Position DetailsRecruitment/Posting TitleRegional Director, New Jersey Small Business Development Center at Rutgers School of Business–Camden

Job CategoryStaff & Executive - Development

DepartmentSch Business-Devt Office-Cmd

OverviewRanked #49 in

U.S. News & World Report ’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification.

Washington Monthly

magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

The Rutgers School of Business-Camden’s (RSBC) mission is to develop ethical, inclusive, and transformative business leaders. As one of two leading business schools in Rutgers University, RSBC is deeply entrenched as a key partner with South Jersey corporations and communities. Our excellent faculty are subject matter experts whose intellectual contributions enrich academia and the practice of business. RSBC’s graduate and undergraduate programs reflect a healthy mix of on-campus and online programs that develop our workforce and future leaders with the most current business knowledge and practice.

Our commitment to diversity is reflected in our students, faculty, and staff, as well as our creation of an inclusive environment that delivers rich learning opportunities and experiences which cares for the whole person. RSBC’s location provides access to more than 30 Fortune 500 companies in the New Jersey-Philadelphia region. The Small Business Development Center and Professional and Executive Education (PEER) units provide value-added partnerships with corporate and community stakeholders that enrich both our teaching and research. The integration of excellence in teaching, research, and service positions RSBC as a powerhouse at a regional and national level.

Posting SummaryIn accordance with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) goals and objectives, New Jersey State, and other funding mandates, the Regional Director works under the direction of NJSBDC State Director and the Dean of the Rutgers School of Business–Camden (RSBC) to serve the strategic development, internal fiscal administration, reporting, and overall management of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at RSBC. The Regional Director is responsible for the overall small business development in assigned jurisdiction, which includes client services development, database management, monitoring and reporting, as well as overseeing client services program delivery in the form of one-on-one counseling, training, marketing, and outreach. The Regional Director is responsible for fundraising to meet the Center’s funding goals; organizing and supervising Center staff and activities, including satellite locations; and developing strong external stakeholder communication and relationships, as needed. The Small Business Development Center’s Regional Director selects consultants within the NJSBDC network program to provide counseling and training as the NJSBDC program requires. The Regional Director is responsible for the Center’s collaboration on host institution projects, including, but not limited to, undergraduate/small business and entrepreneurship initiatives, collaborative project development, and coordination of outreach to corporate and community partners. Additionally, the Regional Director works to advance the comprehensive vision, mission, and strategic objectives of RSBC, and is expected to work harmoniously with students, faculty, and staff. The Regional Director follows RSBC and Rutgers University policies, procedures, and guidelines as related to this position. This position requires the ability to travel to client and SBDC sites and events. A flexible schedule including evening, weekend and extended hours is also required.

This position is grant funded and contingent upon the availability of supporting grant funds.

Position StatusFull Time

Hours Per Week37.5

Daily Work Shift

Work ArrangementConsistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at

https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu .

FLSAExempt

Grade07

Position SalaryStarting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.

Annual Minimum Salary91297.00

Annual Mid Range Salary115559.00

Annual Maximum Salary139821.00

Standard Hours37.50

Union DescriptionAdmin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll DesignationPeopleSoft

BenefitsRutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to

http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .

Terms of AppointmentStaff - 12 month

Position Pension EligibilityABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university program in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.

Five (5) or more years of full-time experience as a business owner or a manager in a small business. Experience in a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) or economic development organization can be substituted for up to three (3) years of direct business experience.

Five (5) or more years of experience in small business counseling, consulting, management, and training/instruction. Demonstrated ability to build strategic coalitions and collaborate effectively with economic development agencies, small business service providers, chambers of commerce, education, business and industry, labor and government.

Demonstrated ability to implement continuous quality improvement initiatives in a customer focused environment.

High level proficiency in MS Office suite software/applications.

Demonstrated experience in personnel selection, development, and management of staff and consultants.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

High level proficiency in MS Office suite software/applications.

Demonstrated experience in personnel selection, development, and management of staff and consultants.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university program in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.

Experience finding grant funding opportunities and writing polished proposals to earn grant money to advance organizational mission.

Experience working with, and/or managing programs of the U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other State or local business assistance programs.

Experience in social media applications; online communication software and a client database system.

Equipment UtilizedPersonal computers, Microsoft Office, Virtual Meeting Platforms, and the ability to assimilate to Rutgers-specific software applications.

Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentAvailability to work evenings and occasional weekends.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number24ST2033

Posting Open Date08/21/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional CampusRutgers University-Camden

Home Location CampusRutgers University-Camden

CityCamden

StateNJ

Location Details

Pre-employment ScreeningsAll offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization RequirementsUnder Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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