Director, Small Business Development Center
Director, Small Business Development Center
The Small Business Development Center at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a full-time position as a Director, Small Business Development Center. The anticipated start date is April 1, 2021.
Morehead State University is located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town, nestled in Daniel Boone National Forest, in close proximity to Cave Run Lake. This location provides opportunities for a wide-range of outdoor recreation activities. Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a number of larger cities including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH. Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director of the Small Business Development Center program is responsible for implementing and directing activities to strengthen the small business community and to contribute to the economic growth of all communities within the assigned geographic service area (twenty-five east Kentucky counties) by creating a broad based delivery system to make available management and technical assistance, counseling, training and information to all small businesses and small business entrepreneurs. The overall objective of these services is to stimulate the development and growth of existing and new small business enterprises and to align the intellectual and physical assets of the centers and the university with the needs of the region, facilitating actions and solutions to promote the welfare of MSU region within the context of small business development. Directs the SBDC General Management Consultants located in Ashland, Morehead, Prestonsburg, Maysville, and other outreach areas in the completion of contract requirements as defined in the identified contract documents. Partners with Kentucky Small Business Development Centers to serve constituents
REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in Business Administration, good verbal and written communication skills, ability to work with the public. Prior administration experience and knowledge of governmental accounting procedures required. Knowledge of the personal computer, University Accounting Systems, spreadsheet applications, word processing, and presentation software essential.
PREFERRERED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of programs offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, USDA Rural and Economic Community Development. Previous experience working at an institution of higher education and previous training/teaching experience. Knowledge of regional economic issues and the roles the university can serve in support of the region.
Morehead State University is a comprehensive, regionally focused university providing high quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University has an enrollment of over 10,000 students. To apply, visit: https://moreheadstate.peopleadmin.com and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a letter of application and resume including the name and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For preferred consideration, apply by February 17, 2021. Contact the Office of Human Resources at (606) 783-2097 should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Daniel Connell, the search committee chair, at d.connell@moreheadstate.edu for questions regarding this position. MSU is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.