Director, San Joaquin County Small Business Center at University of the Pacific
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Job Location:
Stockton, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 82000 - 98000
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Primary Purpose
The Director of the San Joaquin County Small Business Center at the University of the Pacific (Small Business Center) will provide academic and operational leadership for a new student-centric university-based center supporting small businesses throughout San Joaquin County. The Small Business Center ( SBC ) will be housed in the Eberhardt School of Business and the Director will report to the Dean of the Eberhardt School of Business. This role involves mentoring students overseeing client programming and cultivating a strong pipeline of family business support through student applied consulting education and research.
Essential Functions
To strengthen the local economy by supporting small business development the Director of the SBC will support in collaborative experiential learning for students the following: Assist local small businesses and entrepreneurs in starting growing and sustaining their ventures. Offer resources and expertise to address specific challenges based by small businesses. Serve as a learning hub for enterprising individuals and families who create economic value and societal impact. Key Services Provided Business Consulting : The SBC will offer consulting services to help with business planning marketing finance analytics and general offering consulting services the Director will either lead a team of students in a course or coordinate with an existing course at the University Workshops and Seminars: The SBC will conduct workshops on various topics such as business planning financial management marketing strategies etc. Networking Opportunities: The SBC will facilitate connections between students and local business owners industry experts and potential partners or clients. Potential Services Provided Resource Library: The SBC will either provide or coordinate with other centers to provide market research business templates and industry reports. Access To Funding: The SBC will either assist or coordinate with other centers in identifying and applying for loans grants and other funding sources. Training Programs: The SBC will either offer or coordinate with other centers to offer training programs to enhance the skills of small business owners and their employees. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity equity and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of and responsiveness to the ways socio-cultural forces related to race gender ability sexuality socio-economic status etc. impede or propel students faculty and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Economics Entrepreneurship Public Administration or a closely related field. Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in small business development entrepreneurship support economic development and/or consulting. Experience supervising or mentoring students earlycareer professionals or staff in an academic or professional setting. Experience building partnerships or collaborating with community organizations business associations or economic development agencies.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in Business Administration Economics Entrepreneurship Public Administration or a closely related field. Strong knowledge of small business operations including planning finance marketing and analytics. Experience designing or delivering workshops training or educational programs for adult learners entrepreneurs or business owners. Ability to lead applied learning projects ideally within a university or similar environment. Excellent communication presentation and relationshipbuilding skills. Demonstrated project management and organizational abilities. Ability to work collaboratively with faculty students entrepreneurs and community stakeholders. Commitment to serving diverse communities and supporting inclusive economic growth. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice equity and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Work Schedule
Work is performed during standard business hours as well as during non-standard office hours to fulfill business needs. 50% of local travel required.
The Director of the San Joaquin County Small Business Center at the University of the Pacific (Small Business Center) will provide academic and operational leadership for a new student-centric university-based center supporting small businesses throughout San Joaquin County. The Small Business Center ( SBC ) will be housed in the Eberhardt School of Business and the Director will report to the Dean of the Eberhardt School of Business. This role involves mentoring students overseeing client programming and cultivating a strong pipeline of family business support through student applied consulting education and research.
Essential Functions
To strengthen the local economy by supporting small business development the Director of the SBC will support in collaborative experiential learning for students the following: Assist local small businesses and entrepreneurs in starting growing and sustaining their ventures. Offer resources and expertise to address specific challenges based by small businesses. Serve as a learning hub for enterprising individuals and families who create economic value and societal impact. Key Services Provided Business Consulting : The SBC will offer consulting services to help with business planning marketing finance analytics and general offering consulting services the Director will either lead a team of students in a course or coordinate with an existing course at the University Workshops and Seminars: The SBC will conduct workshops on various topics such as business planning financial management marketing strategies etc. Networking Opportunities: The SBC will facilitate connections between students and local business owners industry experts and potential partners or clients. Potential Services Provided Resource Library: The SBC will either provide or coordinate with other centers to provide market research business templates and industry reports. Access To Funding: The SBC will either assist or coordinate with other centers in identifying and applying for loans grants and other funding sources. Training Programs: The SBC will either offer or coordinate with other centers to offer training programs to enhance the skills of small business owners and their employees. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity equity and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of and responsiveness to the ways socio-cultural forces related to race gender ability sexuality socio-economic status etc. impede or propel students faculty and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Economics Entrepreneurship Public Administration or a closely related field. Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in small business development entrepreneurship support economic development and/or consulting. Experience supervising or mentoring students earlycareer professionals or staff in an academic or professional setting. Experience building partnerships or collaborating with community organizations business associations or economic development agencies.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in Business Administration Economics Entrepreneurship Public Administration or a closely related field. Strong knowledge of small business operations including planning finance marketing and analytics. Experience designing or delivering workshops training or educational programs for adult learners entrepreneurs or business owners. Ability to lead applied learning projects ideally within a university or similar environment. Excellent communication presentation and relationshipbuilding skills. Demonstrated project management and organizational abilities. Ability to work collaboratively with faculty students entrepreneurs and community stakeholders. Commitment to serving diverse communities and supporting inclusive economic growth. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice equity and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Work Schedule
Work is performed during standard business hours as well as during non-standard office hours to fulfill business needs. 50% of local travel required.
Required Experience:
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About Company
University of the Pacific is a private university devoted to experience-driven education that gives students pathways to the fastest growing sectors.
