ASBTDC Regional Office Director - University of Arkansas : Job Details

ASBTDC Regional Office Director Apply locations: UAFS - University of Arkansas Fort Smith Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago Time left to apply: End Date: December 22, 2024 (30 days left toapply) Closing Date: 12/22/2024 Type of Position: Professional Staff (Non-Classified) Workstudy Position: No Job Type: Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Fort Smith University of Arkansas - Fort Smith The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a dynamic, mid-sized public university that's redefining higher education. We're on a mission to provide transformative, hands-on learning experiences for students of all backgrounds and aspirations. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary. Fort Smith, Arkansas Nestled along the Arkansas River, this vibrant city offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Thank you for your interest in joining our university. Below you will find details for the position including any supplementary documentation and/or questions you should review before submitting your application. Department: Center for Economic Development Summary of Job Duties: The Regional Office Director works closely with the ASBTDC State Director and lead center management team, and the Center for Economic Development at UA Fort Smith. The ASBTDC provides business consulting, technical assistance, and training to entrepreneurs and small business owners or managers in all facets of starting, managing, and growing a small business. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide management assistance, technical advice, and problem-solving help with financial analysis and budgeting, marketing, business planning and modeling, loan proposal development; and conducting business and market research.
• Provide individual consulting assistance, including business startup advice, development of business plans, assessment of current business activities, and conducting and utilizing market research to make recommendations.
• Provide loan proposal and financial projection development assistance to new and existing small businesses on a broad range of financing projects.
• Provide budgeting advice; analyze financial statements to identify potential problems and opportunities.
• Assist with recruitment, intake, and ongoing communication with clients who currently own or are interested in starting a business. Qualifications: Required Education and/or Work Experience: A bachelor's degree with significant coursework in business, direct experience with business planning, marketing, and financial management. Preferred Education and/or Work Experience: A master's degree in business or a related field, small business ownership experience, and business consulting experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of small business operations and management.
  • Ability to assist business owners in developing financial projections.
  • Excellent writing, public speaking and interpersonal skills. Salary Information: $56,000-$61,200/year, commensurate with education and experience. Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References, Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s) Special Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, please apply by 12/22/2024. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. #J-18808-Ljbffr