Director, URI / Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Posting Number: SF02046
Position Type:
Professional Staff
Union: PSA/NEA – Professional Staff Assoc
Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 12
Pay Grade Range:
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $70,000 – $75,000
Department: Small Business Development Ctr
Campus Location:

Job Description Summary:
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First
consideration will be given to applications received by 08/20/2025. Applications received after 08/20/2025 may be reviewed depending on
search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full
consideration.
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The
position is based in Smithfield, Rhode Island.

About URI:

The University of Rhode Island enrolls
approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well
as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston,
and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes
from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York
City.
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BASIC
FUNCTION:

Reporting to the Executive State Director of the RI Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at URI, provide
management, financial and general counseling, and training programs to entrepreneurs and owners of small businesses in RI. Serve as a
business counselor, advocate, and liaison for all SBDC services and resources, collaborating with the region’s economic development and
business community.

Duties and Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage and
grow the Small Business Development Center as an effective resource in RI through development of a growth hub for non-tech companies with
growth potential.

Provide in-depth, confidential, one-on-one consultation to owners of small businesses in key areas such as
management processes, business regulations and incorporation, business plan preparation, presentation and creation of financial material,
access to capital, marketing, and growth strategies.

Develop and execute relevant training programs that meet the needs of the local
small business community, including underserved businesses.

Maintain up-to-date client activity posts in the customer relations
management system.

Serve as a leader in the local business community.

Communicate effectively with partners and
stakeholders.

Perform administrative duties such as correspondence, preparation of progress and summary reports, preparation of
budget and expenditure reports, and the collection of data as required by URI and the funding agency.

OTHER DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Travel as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND
EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printers, word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.

Posting
Date: 08/04/2025

To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15514

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