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Nov 30
State Director
Job Summary
The Arizona SBDC State Director will direct and monitor the SBDC network’s program activities and financial affairs to ensure the effective delivery of services to the small business community and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and the terms and conditions related to the Small Business Administration cooperative agreement, to the APEX Accelerator program, other network funding agreements and America’s SBDC accreditation standards.
The Arizona SBDC State Director will oversee administrative services and coordination for the SBDC network, including development of strategic relationships, strategic planning, promotion and public relations, financial management, budgets and funding sources, client services program assessment and evaluation, SBDC service center reviews to ensure compliance, and internal quality control.
Essential Functions
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30% – Strategic Relationships and Strategic Planning:
- Develops strategic partnerships with agencies, organizations, associations, and public and private entities to support the goals and initiatives of the Arizona SBDC Network and to promote statewide small business and economic growth.
- Maintains relationships with the U.S. Small Business Administration, OSBDC office, program manager, and local Arizona SBA district staff.
- Collaborates with the MCCCD leadership, college administrators, host college leadership, and other institutional partners statewide, regarding shared strategic economic development opportunities that grow, expand, or benefit small businesses throughout Arizona.
- Provides leadership to the network of 10 Arizona SBDC Service Centers and the APEX Accelerator program.
- Advocates for SBDC during legislative sessions. Create and communicate statewide talking points. Provides regular communications with local, state, and national legislators to promote the value and economic impact of SBDC services to small businesses.
- Represents the Arizona SBDC network at AZSBDC network events, public events, stakeholder and partner meetings, and other special events to promote the mission and goals of the Arizona SBDC-APEX Accelerator network. Supports general outreach and advocacy efforts of the SBDC network.
- Develops the program vision and long-range strategic plan, goals, and objectives for the effective implementation of the AZSBDC small business development centers and programs.
- Promotes and oversees the implementation of the strategic plan. Provides oversight of the design, execution, and effectiveness of the network.
- Maintains current knowledge of general and small business economic conditions at a local, state, and national level.
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30% – Financial Management and Funding
- Plans, develops, and directs the administration of network budgets and grant funding; provides financial and programmatic oversight to the lead center and service centers.
- Secure funding to enhance client services and build capacity for the AZSBDC network.
- Manages budgets and allocates resources to achieve strategic objectives.
- Reviews all contracts and agreements to inform financial and programmatic oversight. Negotiates and oversees the administration of contracts and agreements.
- Maintains advanced knowledge of federal grant regulations and funding opportunity terms and requirements.
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30% – Program Performance and Compliance
- Oversees network performance to goal achievement as stipulated in the SBA CORE cooperative agreement, and performance to goals for other network-wide service agreements.
- Oversees and ensures the Arizona SBDC program maintains its America’s SBDC accreditation status. Oversees and participates in the preparation of and participation in the network accreditation renewal process. Promotes continuous improvement to achieve program goals to ensure the quality of client services and to promote efficient internal operations.
- Oversees the development of network-wide program policies and procedures to ensure program compliance and application of applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards.
- Provides guidance and interpretation of SBA CORE program terms and conditions, agreements, and applicable laws, codes, and regulations. Communicates and requests guidance from the SBA OSBDC Program Manager when needed to ensure compliance. Is the main point of contact for any other network-wide agreements and contracts.
- Oversees, contributes, and assigns staff as appropriate to prepare required SBA CORE program compliance reports and audits to include the biennial audits, financial audits, AZSBDC programmatic reviews, and quarterly, semi-annual, and annual financial, narrative, and data reports. Oversees, contributes and assigns staff to produce required reports for other network-wide agreements.
- Provides direction, guidance, and input to AZSBDC network service centers to inform client service strategies and programs, including advising, training, other special events or planned programs, and prospective local or regional partnerships.
- Resolves difficult or complex inquiries and complaints from SBDC clients, host colleges, stakeholders, and partners.
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10% – Other Duties as Assigned:
- Maintains regular communications with AZSBDC network leadership, center directors, and APEX program director to provide needed support, professional development, and guidance.
- Promotes staff performance excellence within the network and supports ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Participates in network-wide SBDC events, and when appropriate, travels to AZSBDC service centers to participate in and support local SBDC activities.
- Attends the annual ASBDC Winter (leadership) Conference, the annual ASBDC National Conference, the regional Square States meetings, and monthly ASBDC State Director and SBA OSBDC virtual meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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30% – Strategic Relationships and Strategic Planning:
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in public affairs, business, or directly related field, and ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in small business ownership, business development, economic development, or related experience that includes promotion of small business growth, development, and sustainability, and significant management and supervisory experience. or
- An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above, sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.
Associate State Director
Job Summary
The Arizona Small Business Development Center is a nationally accredited business services organization funded by the SBA with a mission to provide business counseling, advising, and training to small businesses across the state.
The Associate State Director (ASD) is responsible for the effective operations of the SBDC Statewide Network, including strategic planning and execution, program/service development and execution, program compliance and reporting, evaluation of outcomes and goals, preparation of funding proposals, and providing leadership in functional and organizational standards and practices in conjunction with the AZSBDC State Director.
The Associate State Director (ASD) will lead the development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures to ensure Federal guidelines are adhered to and programs are in compliance. The ASD evaluates and maintains program integrity through policy and regulatory compliance of operations and systems; ensures holistic compliance with codes, regulations, and laws.
Essential Functions
- 30% – Program Compliance:
- Ensures compliance with applicable regulations, policies, requirements, and/or standards
- Provides guidance, oversight, and administration of assigned programs or services
- Provides management support in the coordination, delivery, and assessment of programs and services
- Monitors and evaluates programs/services to meet defined objectives and outcomes; Provides research and analytical support for programs, funding, assessment of learning outcomes, and other initiatives
- Provides relevant project management leadership and executive sponsorship
- Provides project/program management, organization, and logistics, managing performance standards and quality assurance for each
- Provides effective verbal and written communication to various stakeholders, team members, and customer audiences in meetings and public speaking environments to convey compliance information, status reports, and project plans
- Using analytical thinking and creative problem-solving provides guidance and support to resolve complex programmatic issues
- Directs the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of written materials and statistical data to author original reports, documents, and presentations containing recommendations on program/project improvements to include: Provides input and feedback to semi-annual and annual SBA Performance Reporting efforts to include narrative reports
- Supports the State Director in developing required stakeholder performance reports
- Preparing and analyzing comprehensive reports by compiling, sorting, and articulating issues and recommendations
- Developing new or revising existing policies and procedures
- Facilitating effective collaboration
- Maintaining stakeholder relationships
- 25% – Strategic Direction & Executive Function:
- Participates in strategic planning and the development and effective execution of work plans that incorporate and execute SBA and SBDC policy objectives and directives
- Lead strategic planning processes, accreditation self-study, and continuous improvement efforts
- Provides executive leadership to the Network and will collaborate with the Network to achieve goals and outcomes
- Provides leadership on funding application and implementation of funding opportunities
- 20% – Professional Development, Client Training and Staff Support:
- Provides oversight of professional development, planning of professional development resources, oversight of the Network client training plan, hosting network-wide client programs, planning, identifying speakers, and developing programs as appropriate
- Oversees policy and procedures and tracking of onboarding and professional development for Network staff. Provides oversight and planning of special events and Network programs to include: oversight, planning, monitoring, coordinating, and collaborating with State Office staff to plan Network-wide All Hands program(s)
- Provide budget information to the State Director
- Monitors incoming and outgoing staff to ensure appropriate documents are submitted and filed, and that Network staff rosters are up-to-date
- Collect annual conflict of interest forms to comply with grant requirements
- Collaborates with the State Director to identify Network Staff Awards and Recognition
- Coordinates, distributes, analyzes, and reports annual Arizona SBDC Employee Engagement Survey results
- 15% – Internal Platforms (Center IC, LINK, Website) and Client-Facing Advisor Tools and Resources:
- Provides oversight of the Center IC CRM (database), Arizona SBDC website, and LINK (intranet), including monitoring the platform, overseeing platform updates, and coordinating updates with State Office staff and, oversight of vendors; oversight, planning and facilitating network training related to the CIC and LINK platforms
- Develops policies and procedures related to the use of each platform
- Collaborates with the Network, as appropriate, to identify updates
- Works with the State Director and State Office Program Coordinator to evaluate the use of Network tools and platforms (includes both internal platforms and client-facing tools and resources) to support the contract renewal process
- 10% – Communications/Marketing:
- Provides oversight of both internal and external State Office communications
- Collaborates with State Office staff to identify needed external and internal communications to ensure consistent messaging to Network goals, purpose, values, and strategic initiatives.
- Oversees and monitors internal and external communications development, including newsletters, collateral, and internal communication platforms
- The primary point of contact for the ASBDC annual Vardaman Survey (client survey) and communicates upcoming surveys to the Network, coordinates with ASBDC, monitors receipt of survey results from the ASBDC, and shares results with Network leadership to inform network strategy, client services, and client satisfaction improvements and decisions
- Other duties as assigned
- 30% – Program Compliance:
Nov 9
Small Business Consultant - Government Contracting
Job Summary
To provide no-cost, confidential one-on-one consulting to clients in the Tampa Bay region. As an APEX Accelerator Government Contracting Consultant, you will empower small business owners by providing expert specialized, professional technical assistance to individuals and businesses that are seeking to pursue and successfully perform contracting and subcontracting opportunities with government agencies. You’ll work one-on-one with entrepreneurs and lead workshops to strengthen the government contracting and procurement knowledge of business owners.
Responsibilities
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- Provides direct technical assistance to small business clients seeking to work with local, state, and federal government contracting, including, but not limited to, registering for government certifications.
- Advises clients in small business government contracting practices, contracting suitability, securing government registrations and certifications, procurement research, identifying opportunities, proposal preparation and review, and contract performance and audit support.
- Creates and maintains reports required by Florida APEX Accelerator Network in the Customer Relationship Management System (CRM). Utilizes CRM data to assists SBDC consultants and account executives to measure the cost, quantity, quality, and impact of the Florida APEX program.
- Creates and maintains confidential client files, sends and reviews surveys to ensure accuracy of client information, and makes timely updates to records as necessary.
- Conducts assessments, follows up with clients, and gathers impact data and feedback from clients and customers. Creates client success stories on a regular basis.
- Contributes to knowledge creation and dissemination to APEX Accelerator peers and participates in networking activities.
- Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholder i.e. chambers of commerce, lenders, economic development organizations, and trade associations, to inform the community of resources available through the SBDC & APEX Accelerators.
- Participates in the development, promotion, coordination, and delivery of small business management training programs and workshops regarding various government contracting topics.
- Collaborates with the department’s marketing team to create, edit, and disseminate government contracting related information and updates to the small business community, departmental stakeholders, and the general public.
- Creates workshops and webinars related to government contracting. Represents the department in government contracting related events, boards, committees, reverse trade shows, etc.
- Collaborates with the department’s administrative team to create government contracting related networking events and sessions.
- May be required to assist with disaster recovery during declared disasters by working as a staff member at Business Recovery and/or Disaster Recovery Centers.
- Fulfill administrative functions related to the duties of the position, including tracking of client progress and maintaining an accurate MS Outlook calendar. Responsible for confidentiality and protection of client information. This position may require travel through the county, state, and U.S.
- Completes annual professional development hours as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field, with at least four years of directly related experience. Consultants hired without an advanced (3rd Party) certification must complete one within three (3) years of their hire date.
Preferred Qualifications:
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- Experience in client advisory skills and public speaking.
- Prior experience with government contract procurement & principles, registrations like SAM.gov and SBA’s Dynamic Small Business Search, familiar with FAR/DFAR supplements, and state/local procurement guides.
- Knowledge in submitting bids and proposals, billing and execution of contracted work, and securing applicable socio-economic certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, and State/Local specific registrations and certifications.
Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
Business Consultant
Job Summary
The Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at UL Monroe is part of the LSBDC Statewide network of Small Business Development Centers, a partnership of the US Small Business Administration, Louisiana Economic Development and participating host universities. The LSBDC mission is to provide high-quality, no-cost business consulting and related services to existing and potential Louisiana entrepreneurs in order to grow the economy of the state and create employment. This person in this position delivers the no cost consulting to business clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reports directly to the Center Director and is responsible for providing small business counseling, training, and information services to business owners or potential owners, in accordance with the guidelines and policies of the LSBDC.
Works directly with clients, other LSBDC staff, private sector individuals, local, state and federal economic development organizations; and other interested parties that serve, support or interact with the small business sector.
In addition, the consultant participates in organizational activities to market LSBDC services. Performs other duties and functions as assigned by Center Director.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree with significant business course work.
- Business planning experience, marketing, financial management.
Strong financial skills; computer software and technology proficiency. - Ability to develop and teach small business seminars; excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred skills include the following:
Masters of Business Administration; experience as a small business owner, management experience, experience preparing loan proposals, and /or experience working with programs designed to assist small businesses at the federal, state, and local levels.
Small Business Consultant - Specialty Finance
Job Summary
Consultants provide no-cost, confidential one-on-one consulting to clients in the Tampa Bay region.
As a Small Business Consultant (Finance), you will empower small business owners by providing expert financial guidance, strategic planning, and access to capital. You’ll work one-on-one with entrepreneurs and lead workshops to strengthen the financial health of businesses.
Consultants hired without an advanced (3rd Party) certification must complete one within three (3) years of their hire date. Two (2) years of experience performing, or advising businesses on, management, marketing, and/or finance. Experience operating personal computers with proficiency in MS Office Suite. Experience operating video-conferencing equipment and software, such as GoToWebinar, Microsoft Teams, or WebEx.
Responsibilities
- Consult business owners by providing strategic guidance to help shape the future direction of their organization. This includes, but not limited to, analyzing current operations, financial performance, and market positioning to identify areas for growth, improvement, or innovation. Guide clients through loan application processes and help identify other sources of capital. Conduct market research, market segmentation, competitive analysis, and SWOT analysis.
- Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholder i.e. chambers of commerce, lenders, economic development organizations, and trade associations, to inform the community of resources available through the SBDC.
- Deliver educational webinars and seminars tailored to both start-up and established small businesses, providing practical guidance on key topics such as business planning, marketing, financial management, and growth strategies to support their development and long-term success.
- Fulfill administrative functions related to the duties of the position, including tracking of client progress and maintaining an accurate MS Outlook calendar. Responsible for confidentiality and protection of client information. This position may require travel through the county, state, and U.S.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in business management or related field, with at least one year of directly related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- QuickBooks Pro Advisor certification.
- Experience in business valuation and loan packaging.
- Strong understanding of small business financial statements.
- Bilingual English/Spanish
Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
- Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
- SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
- A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
- (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
- (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
- (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
- (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
- Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
- Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
About Us
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at http://www.usf.edu.
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
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