Director-Nebraska Business Development Center

Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Director-Nebraska Business Development Center
Nature of Work
Provides business consulting to business owners or startups, one-on-one or in small groups, in the areas of business planning, loan packaging, marketing, operations management, financial planning, general business practices and others. Prepares and submits reports as needed.
Examples of Work Performed
1. Responsible for managing the small business consulting assistance program of Northeast and Northcentral regions for the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC)
2. Meeting the obligations of the Nebraska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration
A. Meeting NBDC Key Performance Indicators (KPI) goals
B. Providing direct consulting assistance to owners and potential owners of small businesses
C. Developing and maintaining relationships with NBDC stakeholders
D. Cooperating with others as part of the NBDC team of consultants
E. Developing and delivering training programs which may be in conjunction with other NBDC consultants, including APEX Accelerator consultants, exporting consultants, technology commercialization consultants, and other NBDC team members or partner organizations
F. Promoting NBDC by making oral and written presentations to local, regional, and statewide economic development gatherings, service clubs, chambers of commerce, and other community organizations
G. Promoting NBDC programs/services by having personal relationships with banks and economic developers
H. Participating in workshops and conferences coordinated with other local, regional, or statewide organizations and agencies
3. Collecting and recording client information in Customer Relations Database, Neoserra
A. Preparing and submitting all required data
B. Preparing and submit success stories as assigned by the SBDC State Director
4. Maintaining professional credentials, submitting annual professional development, and other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or in a related field
• Certification as an Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) credential is required within two years of employment date

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's in Business Administration (MBA) or related Master's degree
• Prior successful business ownership or two years prior business consulting experience or other economic development experience

Physical Demands
License and Certification Requirements
Other Requirements
Criminal Background and DMV Check; valid Driver's License
Salary Information
Competitive, commensurate with qualifications & experience. Attractive & comprehensive fringe benefit package. Annual salary range is $55,000 - $65,000.
FTE
1.000
FLSA
Exempt
Union Status
NSCPA
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
PS1296P
Desired Start Date
Open Date
12/08/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Wayne State College is seeking a Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) Director. The position will require travel to businesses and clients in the Northeast and Northcentral regions of Nebraska. The primary office location for this position is in Gardner Hall at Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska.
General Information
Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a whole-campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning position the College as a strong member of the Nebraska State College System. More than 4,500 students rely on Wayne State for access to graduate and undergraduate degree programs in more than 130 programs of study each year, a role the College has proudly filled since its founding in 1891. Our goals are clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce and economic development in the region, maintain affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. We invite qualified applicants to join us in our important work.
EEO Statement
The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate against any student, employee, or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or age in employment and education opportunities. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.
Veteran Statement
This position is subject to Veterans Preference.