Job description
Posting Details
AA/EEO Statement
AA/EEO Statement:
Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.
Veterans Statement
Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call
541-463-5586.
- Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources; Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3196
- Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.
Position Information:
Posting Number:
220185
Job Title:
Associate State Director
Applicant Notification:
Position Information
The Oregon Small Business Development Center Network (OSBDCN, hosted by Lane Community College and funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the State of Oregon) seeks an Associate State Director. In fulfillment of its mission, “Helping Build Oregon’s Best Businesses,” the statewide network provides advice, guidance, and instruction to current and prospective small business owners.
A fully-accredited member of America’s SBDC®, the OSBDCN assists over 15,000 entrepreneurs each year. In 2021, OSBDCN clients started 365 new businesses, acquired $87 million in debt & equity financing, and hired 931 Oregonians. Furthermore, over 50% of OSBDCN’s 2021 clients were women and/or racial/ethnic minorities.
This position provides leadership and operational oversight of OSBDCN’s educational services and technical assistance, available at 20 SBDCs, and our Global Trade Center that is hosted at 17 community colleges, 2 regional universities, and with the Columbia Economic Team. The selected candidate will have robust project management experience, the ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks/demands, exceptional skills in managing complex multiple budgets, and successful experience within a political, fast-paced, demanding, team-oriented work environment. The candidate shall demonstrate a leadership style that is accessible, communicative and embodies the principles of social justice while engendering a collegial environment that fosters inclusiveness and teamwork.
Search Information
- The first review date of applications may be as early as January 16th, 2023. (1 week prior to close).
- Provide all documents as requested.
- A resume may not take the place of any section of the application.
- Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Location:
Downtown Center
Classification:
Management
Position Type:
Management
Anticipated Start Date:
Upon Hire
Salary/Wage:
Annual
Salary/Wage Range:
$90,228 - $134,180 Annual (Management Salary Band 5/Range A)
Salary/Compensation Statement:
- Our Management Benefits package includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental and vision insurance, long term disability as well as paid sick leave and vacation time.
- Lane Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.
- You may also view our Management Working Agreement online.
Grant Statement:
Continuation of this position is contingent upon grant-funding.
Working Schedule:
- Full-time.
- Variable work hours based upon department needs; weekends, evenings and travel may be required.
- Generally Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
FLSA:
Exempt
Position Status:
Permanent
Full/Part:
Full-Time
Annual Schedule:
260 Day (12 Month)
Annual Schedule Details:
Quicklink for Posting:
https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/11876
POSTING TEXT
Posting Date:
11/29/2022
Closing Date:
01/22/2023
Applicant Pool:
No
Open Until Filled:
No
Required QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s degree with coursework in business, public administration, accounting, or equivalency from an accredited college or university.
Or
- Three (3) additional years beyond the stated minimums in business leadership, project management, and/or leadership experience in assistance to the management of small business enterprises.
And
- A valid driver’s license is required.
Required Experience:
Five (5) years of experience leading business development support and/or entrepreneurship and project management leadership.
Licensure or Certification Requirements
Conditions of Employment:
- Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- Hybrid/remote work options are available. Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.
- Lane employees are required to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption on file, see Lane’s COVID page for more information.
Preferred QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education
Masters in Business Administration or advanced degree in a related field.
Preferred Experience
- Operational management experience in an SBDC network or a similar organization.
- Grant management or equivalent accounting experience.
- Experience using public accounting systems such as Banner.
- Experience with project management software such as Asana.
- Marketing and business communications experience.
- Program and/or Project Management experience.
Language Statement
We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.
Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:
Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane’s commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, multilingual skills, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Equivalency Statement:
We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.
Position Purpose:
To fulfill the functions as OSBDCN’s chief operating officer by ensuring effective delivery of educational and advising services among Oregon’s statewide Small Business Development Centers.
Essential Functions:
Leadership/Accountability
- Support the State Director in the areas of policy development, strategic direction, center and host institution communications, and legislative relations.
- Provide contractual, financial, and programmatic oversight of the OSBDCN’s statewide service centers (including periodic site visits to all 20 Oregon SBDCs).
- Co-negotiate overall contract scope and goals with federal and state funding agencies, and coordinate subsequent sub-contract goal negotiations and performance monitoring among the 20 Oregon SBDCs.
- Administer and oversee internal controls, record-keeping systems, and internal audit protocols including SBA programmatic and fiscal reviews.
- Work closely to update network policies and procedures, and ensure compliance.
- Represent and advocate for the SBDC Network within the host colleges, with other statewide collaborators and organizations, and with national organizations.
- Build strong ties to Lane Community College and ensure that the work aligns with the host college’s (s) mission, vision, and strategic goals.
- Support quality improvement to operations annually in alignment with America’s SBDC five-year accreditation cycle.
- Update the Lead Office and statewide Operations Manual containing policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Program Development & Project Management
- Supervise project managers and respective goal monitoring based on contractual agreements.
- Administer the development and preparation of supplemental funding proposals.
- Oversee statewide training, counseling deployment, and maintenance of the statewide Management Information System (Center IC).
- Manage the network’s reporting and performance measurement activities.
- Oversee and support internal communication and professional development.
- Support updates to the statewide intra-net communication platform.
- Collaborate to provide new educational tools and resources for use by SBDCs including interactive web-based tools for counseling and training.
- Oversee and support online training efforts statewide.
- Support procurement of products and services to the Lead Office and statewide Network.
- Management selection and training of in-person and online tools that assist in the delivery of advice, guidance, and instruction.
Supervision/Employee Development
- Manage day-to-day operations of the Lead Office personnel, professional development training, and performance monitoring.
- Coordinate the development and delivery of OSBDCN statewide professional development training.
- Administer practices that assure excellent staff effectiveness through recruitment, selection, staff development, use of Network sponsored resources, and performance appraisal processes.
- Support and participate in hiring processes at both the Lead Office and statewide with centers.
Marketing/Public Relations
- Manage the Network’s marketing and public information efforts, including marketing materials, social media newsletters, website, and press releases.
- Promote the Oregon SBDC Network through public presentations and representation on various boards and committees.
Equity and Inclusion
- Demonstrate Lane’s core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences, are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships, and are applied to all position responsibilities.
- Duties are carried out inclusively, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status.
- Must demonstrate an active concern for students and staff.
- Provide leadership in the implementation of OSBDCN’s and Lane’s social justice initiatives.
- Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Lane’s Human Resources and Disability Resources departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities to facilitate student and staff success; mentor and role-model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.
Supervision Statement:
Reports to the OSBDCN State Director.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that include office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. This position requires that an employee be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day; travel, work and drive safely. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Work may be remote and require travel.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Expected Competencies:
- Analytical Thinking.
- Fostering Collaborative Relationships.
- Teamwork.
- Process Improvement.
- Supervision and Leadership.
- Management of Multiple/Complex Projects.
- Knowledge of Business Development and Entrepreneurship Principles.
Knowledge of and Skill In:
- Establishing effective interpersonal relations.
- Leading, guiding, and encouraging subordinate personnel and statewide staff (who are not subject to direct supervisory jurisdiction).
- Working effectively with a wide variety of educational, governmental, and private organizations.
- Utilizing Center IC or comparable MIS application(s) to monitor performance and compliance.
- Demonstrating professional written and verbal communications with the ability to make difficult concepts easy to understand.
- Applying effective budget management principles (including general fund, grants, and foundation funds), procurement policies and practices (including competitive RFP processes), and revenue/expenditure allocations among multiple fiscal years with a variety of funds.
- Utilizing exemplary analytical skills (including problem-solving, prioritization, and process improvement).
- Applying exemplary project/program management skills, including the ability to effectively plan, direct and integrate all aspects of a project, ensuring that work progresses toward achieving established goals and objectives.
Ability to:
- Assume the duties of the State Director in his/her absence.
- Provide project management as necessary on key statewide initiatives.
Applicant Instructions:
Applicant Instructions
- Incomplete applications will not be considered. Ensure all employment and education dates are filled in.
- The CV/Resume may not take the place of any one section in the application.
Required Documents
To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package:
- Online Application – Complete and submit online via the applicant portal.
- Resume – Comprehensive experience, education, and accomplishments.
- Cover Letter – Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position.
- Transcripts – See “Transcript Instructions” below.
If applicable, DD214 – Veterans, please fax, email, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College; Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3196
Additional documents and letters of reference are not accepted.
Questions?
- For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586
- For position questions contact Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3196
How to monitor your application
- Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process.
- Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search.
Positions close at 9:00 pm PST.
Transcript Instructions:
Transcripts are required
In order to be considered for the position unofficial or official transcripts must be provided.
Attach under “Optional Document”, fax, email, deliver or mail to:
Human Resources
Posting#220063 Attn: Jill Deneault
Lane Community College
4000 E 30th Ave
Building #3/ 1st Floor
Eugene, OR 97405
Fax: 541-463-3790
Email: deneaultj@lanecc.edu
Official transcripts will be required if selected as a finalist.
College and Division Information:
The Oregon Small Business Development Center Network (OSBDCN) is a unique and well-established partnership with institutions of higher education, economic development organizations, the US Small Business Administration, and Business Oregon.
Since its inception in 1983, the OSBDCN has provided one-on-one advising to over 180,000 current and prospective businesses. Over 600,000 individuals have attended OSBDCN-sponsored business education classes and events.
Since its inception in 1983, the OSBDCN has provided one-on-one advising to over 180,000 current and prospective businesses. Over 600,000 individuals have attended OSBDCN-sponsored business education classes and events.
College Information
The goal of Lane Community College is to help students achieve their dreams and transform lives through learning. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed. Lane partners with businesses in the community to help shape the current and future workforce.
Lane is a learning-centered community college that provides affordable, quality, lifelong educational opportunities.
History
Lane was founded in 1964 by a vote of local citizens, and the main campus opened in 1968. The college was a successor to the Eugene Technical-Vocational School which was founded in 1938. Lane has received many awards and accolades for its innovative programs and high-quality instruction. The college is a member of the League for Innovation in the Community College.
One of the advantages of working at Lane is living in the area. Lane’s main campus is in Eugene, a city known for its quality of life and for being the home of the University of Oregon. Eugene is home to more than 153,000 people and neighboring Springfield has more than 57,000 residents comprising the second-largest population center in the state. Eugene and Springfield are nestled in the Willamette Valley between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains. Some peaks in the Cascade Range can be seen from the main campus. The area’s scenic mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, and coastline offer many opportunities for outdoor adventures or for just sitting back and enjoying the view. See what’s new at Eugene Cascades and Coast.
Union Association:
Managers Working Agreement
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Explain the specific strategies you will use or have used to recruit minorities, veterans', the disabled and women into the services and leadership of the OSBDCN. General answers will not be considered. (1200 Characters, spaces included)
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have an current, valid Oregon Drivers License or can you obtain one?
- Yes, I have a valid Oregon license
- No, but I have a valid license from another state, and will secure an Oregon License.
- I do not have a drivers license
Hiring Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts #1
- Transcripts #2
- Transcripts #3
- Transcripts
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