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Position Information
Winthrop Position Title SBDC Region Director State Title Director State Class Code UP03 State Pay Table Annual Salary/Hiring Range $80,000 Job Purpose
Reporting to the Winthrop University Dean of Business & Technology and operationally to the South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SC SBDC) State Director, the Region Director serves as the SC SBDC's primary representative to the host institution, as well as business and government leaders, and oversees personnel, business consulting services, program compliance and performance, strategic planning, continuing education initiatives and public relations efforts.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- Professional experience managing multiple departments, personnel and operating budgets.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in business administration or a relevant field.
- Experience in entrepreneurial, small-business ownership, business consulting, strategic planning, program administration, financial oversight and stakeholder engagement.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Summary
- Knowledge of small business development, entrepreneurship, strategic planning, program administration, budgeting and financial management.
- Knowledge of federal, state, university and SC SBDC policies, procedures and compliance requirements and the ability to interpret and apply them.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills, including the ability to establish, monitor and coach performance expectations.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Exceptional consulting and presentation skills.
- Ability to analyze performance and financial data.
- Ability to manage multiple offices, departments, personnel and competing priorities.
- Ability to build effective relationships with business owners, university leadership, government officials, community partners and other stakeholders.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, work independently, and maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality and accountability.
Job Summary
Program Management
- Directs all regional operations of the SC SBDC program, including personnel, business planning and management, program compliance and related operations.
- Coordinates continuing education programs to address market needs.
- Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, university, and SC SBDC laws, regulations, policies, and ASBDC Accreditation Standards.
- Assists the State Director with program compliance, statewide initiative development and implementation, strategic planning, policy and procedure administration, accreditation preparation, and resolution of management issues.
Client Consulting and Training
- Manages area offices within the region and supervises employee performance.
- Provides high-quality counseling and consulting services to prospective and existing small business owners.
- Conducts and participates in client training programs, workshops and educational initiatives.
- Supports the SC SBDC technology commercialization program in collaboration with the Innovation Center serving the greater York County area by identifying commercialization opportunities, connecting clients with technical and financial resources, and developing partnerships that promote innovation and business growth.
Budget Administration and Fiscal Management
- Manages the regional operating budget, including annual budget development in coordination with the SC SBDC administrative center at the University of South Carolina.
- Conducts financial analyses and monitors expenditures to ensure funds are allocated and utilized effectively and within budget.
- Prepares and submits required reports.
Community Outreach and Public Relations (PR)
- Serves as an official representative of the College of Business & Technology and the SC SBDC, planning and overseeing outreach, public relations and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Promotes awareness and utilization of SC SBDC services through collaboration with university departments, elected officials and the regional business community.
- Develops and maintains strategic partnerships that leverage resources to support small business growth and maximize program outcomes.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships within the College of Business & Technology and with other university departments to advance initiatives.
- Represents the SC SBDC at community, business and economic development events to strengthen visibility and stakeholder engagement.
- Ensures outreach and partnership activities align with SC SBDC goals, priorities and strategic objectives.
Travel/Overtime Requirements Occasional travel and evenings and weekend hours. Telecommuting
Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.
License/Certification Type of Position Unclassified Position Status Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Hours Per Week 37.5 Months per Year 12
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2027026S Open Date 09/10/2026 Close Date 09/24/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants PLEASE NOTE
- A resume will not be reviewed to determine whether an applicant meets the qualifications outlined in the job vacancy notice (posting).
- Responses to supplemental questions are considered part of the application; failure to respond will result in disqualification.
NOTICE
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- List your areas of business expertise.
(Open Ended Question)
- Describe in detail your experience managing budgets and maintaining financial records, including the size of the department/organization and the number/size of the budget(s).
(Open Ended Question)
- Provide an example that illustrates your ability to successfully network and/or build partnerships with external constituents.
(Open Ended Question)
- Indicate the size and composition of the largest team you managed directly and summarize your leadership style.
(Open Ended Question)
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