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Posting Number SF02046 Job Title Director, URI / Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Position Number 108331 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt 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 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited Department Information

Department Small Business Development Ctr Contact(s) Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Grant Funded Yes Extension Contingency Notes This is a full time, calendar year position, limited to 06/20/2026 with anticipated renewal.
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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.
Required Qualifications REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor’s degree.

2. Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience related to management, administration, financial analysis, or marketing.

3. Demonstrated experience managing, counseling, advising and/or consulting with small business entities.

4. Demonstrated customer service skills.

5. Demonstrated presentation and training skills.

6. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

7. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

8. Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.

9. Demonstrated skill in planning and coordinating activities and events.

10. Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and resource partners.

11. Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients from culturally-diverse backgrounds.

12. Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining effective support and working relationships with a variety of public and private stakeholder partners.

13. Demonstrated understanding of current small business issues and resources.

14. Demonstrated understanding of business issues pertaining to minority, women, and veteran populations.

15. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED:

1. Demonstrated business ownership experience.

2. Demonstrated experience with federal, state, or other programs which support entrepreneurs and/or small businesses.

3. Demonstrated experience with the Small Business Development Centers.

4. Demonstrated ability to travel and work flexible hours.

5. Demonstrated experience with international trade issues.

6. Demonstrated bi-lingual ability (i.e., speaking, reading, writing, in Spanish and English.)

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The University of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

Environmental Conditions This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Posting Date 08/04/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.



Note: References will be upon request.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15501 Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Resume Optional Documents Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a Bachelor's degree? Yes No * Do you have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience related to management, administration, financial analysis, or marketing? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated experience managing, counseling, advising and/or consulting with small business entities? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated customer service skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated presentation and training skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated skill in planning and coordinating activities and events? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and resource partners? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients from culturally-diverse backgrounds? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining effective support and working relationships with a variety of public and private stakeholder partners? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated understanding of current small business issues and resources? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated understanding of business issues pertaining to minority, women, and veteran populations? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations? Yes No * Are you a URI employee currently in a position covered by the PSA Union? (You will not be disqualified for answering "No") Yes No How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other