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Associate State Director

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Washington State University
Location
Pullman, WA

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Employee Type AP-Administrative Professional University Title Associate Director Working Title Associate State Director College/Area Office of Research Department Small Business Development Center Department Link

Small Business Development Center

Position Number 128551 Hiring Unit Work Location Spokane Zip Code 99202 This position is in a Bargaining Unit No Summary of Duties

The Associate Director is responsible for providing management and leadership of publicly-funded initiatives that serve the mission of the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC). As delegated by the State Director, start and grow projects by searching for and acquiring additional funds and/or leveraging mutually beneficial partnerships. Supports the state director by assisting with the managerial and leadership aspects of the SBDC program, including the operational aspects of the service units and the design, deployment, and integration of the SBDC’s strategic plan. Additionally, the Associate Director represents the SBDC to key stakeholders such as the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Washington State University (WSU), other academic institutions, business organizations, civic groups, and government in tandem with or in the absence of the state director. Also serves as additional Principal Investigator (co-P.I.) of the SBDC program when the State Director is unavailable.

Additional Information

This position will be located near the Spokane, WA campus.

View the Benefits overview for information regarding competitive benefits available.

Appointment Status Permanent Job Appointment (FTE%)

100%

Position Term in Months 12 Monthly Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience Position Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Positions require a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a related field which has included at least two (2) years of management experience. A Master’s degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Requirements

Leadership, project and operational management experience.

Experience conducting analysis to inform strategic and operational performance and direction.

Proven team building, organizational, mentoring, and communication experience.

Demonstrated experience performing complex tasks such as analysis, project oversight, negotiation, and communication with attention to detail.

Experience with accounting practices for grant funds

Preferred Qualifications

Three years or more experience as a consultant or advisor in a Small Business Development Center or similar program.

Seven years or more of progressively responsible roles in management and/or leadership.

Demonstrated ability to:
- Prepare comprehensive, technical narrative and statistical performance reports to funders
- Negotiate complex, multi-dimensional agreements with funders and/or project partners
- Manage a relational database to enable data integrity, accurate reporting and in-depth analysis

Understanding and applying Malcom Baldrige or similar performance management and continuous improvement concepts.

Working knowledge of SBDC expectations, policies and procedures.

Knowledge of operating in compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations.

Will this position require a background check? This position has been designated by the department to require a background check Posting Detail Information

Open Date 12/19/2018 Close Date 01/14/2019 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for at least three (3) professional references in the application.

EEO Statement

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521(v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

Posting Number 20134867P Applicant Documents Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
    Posting Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    1. * The classification requirements for this position are a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; AND five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a related field, which has included at least two (2) years of management experience. A Master's degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Do you meet these classification requirements?
      • Yes
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    2. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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    Organization

    Working at Washington State University

    Founded as the people’s university, WSU embraces its land-grant heritage, seeking to transform lives through education, research, and community engagement and service. The University has been delivering life-changing knowledge and discoveries to the state, region, nation, and the world for nearly 130 years. WSU enjoys productive partnerships with major industries in the state, including agribusiness, aerospace, health care, software, technology, and construction. The colleges at WSU Health Sciences Spokane have formed robust partnerships across the state of Washington, both with large medical centers and hospitals, as well as a variety of rural and community hospitals and clinics.

    WSU is Washington’s land-grant university with campuses located statewide in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and online through the Global Campus. WSU also has research centers located throughout the state and extension offices in every county. Learn about WSU’s statewide reach.

    WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research with nationally recognized academic programs, renowned professors, students who make a difference, and vibrant communities.

    WSU offers staff and faculty a comprehensive benefits package as well as professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. Explore WSU’s benefits.

    Review the application instructions for instructions and tips on using the WSU Jobs site and applying for jobs at WSU.

    WSU is Washington’s land-grant university with campuses located statewide in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and online through the Global Campus. WSU also has research centers located throughout the state and extension offices in every county. Learn about WSU’s statewide reach.

    WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research with nationally recognized academic programs, renowned professors, students who make a difference, and vibrant communities.

    WSU offers staff and faculty a comprehensive benefits package as well as professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. Explore WSU’s benefits.

    Review the application instructions for instructions and tips on using the WSU Jobs site and applying for jobs at WSU.

    Diversity Profile: Washington State University

    As a land-grant institution, diversity, equity, and inclusion serve as core values and beliefs of Washington State University (WSU). At the university, college, or department level, WSU is committed to fostering open, proactive dialogue to create a more inclusive culture at all its locations including the five physical campuses and its online Global Campus, as well as its 39 Extension offices, four research centers, and 25 small business development centers.

    Core Belief

    WSU is committed to achieving an ethical and socially just society for all. Instituting social change on a large scale begins at home with system-level policies that actively promote equity. The University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout every aspect of its statewide system. We strive to create a climate that enables underrepresented students, faculty, and staff to thrive in communities that foster a sense of belonging in a culture of inclusion. The ultimate goal? Creation of institutional culture in which inclusion and equity are the norms, a model that helps move the world toward a place in which all people are treated with dignity and respect.

    Core Value

    Equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Promotion of an ethical and socially just society through an intentional commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

    WSU’s core ideology can be found in its System Strategic Plan. 

    WSU’s Student Body

    WSU's student body statewide is ethnically diverse: 31 percent of our students are underrepresented minorities, and first-generation students represent nearly 33 percent of the total enrollment. About 15 percent of WSU students hail from outside the state of Washington and about 7 percent are international students. System-wide enrollment reached a record 31,607 students in fall 2019.

    Associate Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence Recently Announced

    Dr. Lisa Guerrero was recently named associate vice provost for inclusive excellence. Guerrero has been an active advocate for diversity and inclusion since joining the WSU faculty in 2004. She is currently a professor of Comparative Ethnic Studies in WSU’s School of Languages, Cultures, and Race. She will maintain her faculty position, while serving as associate vice provost in a half-time appointment.

    Dr. Guerrero will provide leadership to academic affairs in implementing WSU’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. She will help to identify and implement best practices and evidence-based approaches in faculty hiring, tenure and promotion, research support, faculty retention, teaching and mentoring, and curriculum planning. One of her first areas of responsibility will be to oversee the Racism and Social Inequality in the Americas faculty cluster hire program for Fall 2021.

    Representative Affinity Groups

    Representative affinity groups within the Washington State University system include the following:

    WSU Resources and Offices

    WSU Human Resource Services supports a climate of integrity and equity that actively reflects open, respectful dialog. Additional resources are available on the Human Resource Services website.

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