Project Director, BRIDGE Program

Basis: 12 month Responsibilities: The director coordinates, plans, and directs activities for the BRIDGE Program that will aid small businesses in training and preparing proposals to take advantage of local, state, and federal contracting opportunities; provide virtual and technical assistance to potential and existing businesses in utilizing software, e.g., QuickBooks, and equipment that maximizes the business owner's economic potential; assist in the development of sound credit enhancement and repair training to disadvantaged entrepreneurs; adhering to project time frames, funding limitations, procedures, and staffing requirements; overseeing budget and ensuring financial accountability; developing work plans and staffing each phase of the project, and assigning project personnel; working with staff to assign duties, responsibilities; recognizing and solving potential problems; reviewing status reports prepared by project personnel and implementing changes as needed; preparing project reports for various stakeholders; researching grant funding sources; developing grant proposals; networking with local, state and national agencies for future program development. Qualifications: The project director must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business or related field and five (5) years of business development and technical assistance experience. Applicant must have proven experience in managing complex projects and executing projects on time and on budget. Must work independently and with minimal supervision. Must possess exceptional organizational, interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills. Strong analytical and problem solving are a must. Salary: Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university's resources. Minimum Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Applicant should have proven experience in leading small businesses from startups, business expansion to next levels in business, and competing in the technology-based global society; applying for and utilizing resources from agencies such as the Small Business Development Administration(SBA), United States Department of Aquiculture (USDA), Mississippi Development Authority (MDA); knowledge and experience in applying for local, state, and federal contracts and procurement, navigating SBA, MDA, and financial institutions; managing complex projects and executing projects on time and on budget. The applicant must work independently and with minimal supervision. Must possess exceptional organizational, interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills. Must be proficient with MS office applications, video and remote conferencing, social media integration techniques, and professional training and conferences using zoom/duo/google meet, etc., and familiar with business software and technology Special Instructions to Applicants: Additional Information: Open Date: 09/11/2026 Close Date: Open Until Filled: No To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: Click Here Delta State University is committed to a policy of equal employment and educational opportunity. Delta State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the University. je-dcf03858634c48ca9d0300c6a9df1e3f