Florida Gulf Coast University · 11 hours ago
Regional Director, SBDC
Fort Myers, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expFlorida Gulf Coast University is seeking a Regional Director for the Small Business Development Center. This role involves providing strategic leadership, operational management, and ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering community relationships and achieving departmental goals.
Responsibilities
Guides the strategic alignment, long-term planning, and management oversight of the Small Business Development Center in order to promote the Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) mission in our region
Develops proposals, secures sponsorships, and manages specific programs under several contractual agreements
Analyzes results of region-wide operations, develops new programs, and identifies and purchases business/management tools
Translates strategic and tactical business plans into operational plans
Establishes the direction, goals, implementation strategy and policies of the department or unit within an administrative area
Directs the efforts of and supervises departmental staff, sets performance standards and accountability, ensures adequate training and support, and promotes a healthy work environment
Formulates and administers the annual operating budget. With appropriate approval, may procure agreements for materials or services
Advises senior administrators in implementing programs, new initiatives, and special projects
Responsible for ensuring the all programs, activities, and series comply with university, state, and federal regulations
Responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships throughout the Community. Oversees and maintains good communications, promotions, and public relations for department in order to achieve departmental goals and objectives
Engages in legislative efforts in support of the SBDC at FGCU and the Florida Small Business Development Center Network
Implements market plans and penetration goals for the five-county region (Lee, Collier, Glade, Hendry, Sarasota)
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
This position requires either ten years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions
Professional full-time experience in general business and small business development
Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook)
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered
Preferred
Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field plus at least five years management experience; or bachelor's degree with 10 years of business or management experience
Business ownership and/or consulting experience
Experience handling issues related to entrepreneurship, economic department, and business-community development
Experience directing and managing a multi-faceted, multi-location organization
Experience managing a variety of organizations and constituencies
Demonstrated budget development and financial management experience
Company
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida Gulf Coast University is a school in Fort Myers.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Florida Gulf Coast University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (28)
2024 (25)
2023 (8)
2022 (19)
2021 (16)
2020 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jaffar Ali S.
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