Director, Small Business Development Center

and Downtown Manhattan. Supported by Pace University as well as the US Small Business Administration (SBA) and SUNY, the Center is part of a statewide network that assists entrepreneurs in starting, operating, and growing their businesses and fosters job creation and regional economic development. Pace University is seeking a Regional Director to lead its SBDC center, which operates from the university's Downtown Manhattan campus. Reporting to the Dean of Pace University's Lubin School of Business, the Regional Center Director leads, manages, and oversees the operations of the Pace SBDC, and manages Business Advisors and Administrative Support for the center and eleven satellite locations (ten in Brooklyn). Position Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred. Demonstrated understanding of small business financing and operations, financial analysis, and program management. Proven experience managing budgets and fiscal operations, preferably in federally or state-funded programs, and with strategic planning initiatives. Strong ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and meet performance targets. Fundraising and related reporting experience related to public and private sector funding sources. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience with public, private and non-profit stakeholder engagement. Familiarity with SBA programs, New York SBDC systems. Benefits Offered Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following: Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees). Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees). 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees). Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees). Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees). Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace's award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness , which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees). Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).