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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job ID: 20633 ASSOCIATE STATE DIRECTOR, WI SBDC POSITION SUMMARY This position works with the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center state director, the state leadership team, center directors and personnel to delivery high quality statewide services in support of SBDC customers: entrepreneurs, business owners, funders and stakeholders. This position reports directly to the Wisconsin SBDC network state director. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Primary Responsibilities (40%) - Hire and directly supervise state-based consultants. Work with the individual SBDC centers to integrate these consultants into regional service delivery - Oversee the onboarding process of newly hired employees in the network and provide guidance to new center directors - Design, manage and improve work processes involving the network\'s small business consulting operations, working with each center director to implement improvements - Work with the state director, state office management team and service center directors on the development of the statewide SBDC strategic plan and implementation of objectives - Develop, plan and supervise other SBDC statewide initiatives that are identified in the statewide strategic plan Encourage and support service center experimentation and pilot initiatives that are in alignment with statewide SBDC and SBA goals - Communicate regularly with SBDC and SBA offices and participate in SBDC events - Oversee SBDC statewide meetings and events, ensuring agendas represent the needs of the network WORK LOCATION The office location is 780 Regent Street in Madison, WI. Telecommuting or hybrid work options may be available, with an expectation to travel to Madison and throughout the state of Wisconsin as needed. Residency in/relocation to the state of Wisconsin is required. Telecommuting agreements are subject to change at any time. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS To ensure full consideration, please submit application materials as soon as possible. Applicant screening will begin immediately and be ongoing through 11:59 pm, Sunday, April 14, 2024. However, applications may be accepted until the position has been filled. Go to the UWSA Applicant Portal to submit your materials online and select the appropriate applicant portal, either External Applicants or Internal Applicants and click on the position title that you want to apply for. To receive full consideration, interested applicants are required to apply online and provide: - Resume (PDF Format) - Cover letter addressing your experience and education as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications (PDF Format) Failing to submit the required application documents may disqualify your application. - Submit your application. Questions may be addressed to: Sarah Wilson, HR Business Partner, at sarah.wilson@uwss.wisconsin.edu ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor\'s degree in business related field - Minimum of five years\' experience in any combination of the following: program management experience, including reporting responsibilities, business advising or training of small businesses in management or technical skills, Small Business Development Center program experience and management or ownership of a small business - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, funding partners and the public PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Master\'s degree in business related field - Grants management experience - Familiarity or experience with SBA funded programs and SBDC related programs and processes -Experience with specialized management programs: CRM, grants management or accounting enterprise systems, such as Center Dynamics, Foundant, and WISER ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu