Associate State Director – Mi-sbdc

Alliance Of Professional Support Staff

Michigan, United States
Base: $93,440 minimum; bonus/equity: not specified...
Hybrid (with in-office and state-wide travel)
8+ years of leadership experience
Grant terms and conditions compliance
Strategic plan development and tracking
The Associate State Director for the Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a leadership role focused on operational excellence, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. The position requires over eight years of leadership experience and offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package

Job Summary

  • The Associate State Director serves as the operational architect bridging high-level vision with organizational execution for the Michigan SBDC.
  • This role is responsible for managing grant compliance, leading accreditation preparation, and synthesizing contractual agreements with federal and state stakeholders.
  • Candidates must possess strong executive presence to act as a surrogate for the State Director while mentoring two direct reports.

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The Associate State Director for the Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a leadership role focused on operational excellence, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. The position requires over eight years of leadership experience and offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Salary

Base: $93,440 minimum; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement contributions, wellness resources, tuition waiver

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years of leadership experience
  • Grant terms and conditions compliance
  • Strategic plan development and tracking
  • Contract negotiation and synthesis
  • Change management skills

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-functional team building
  • Consensus-building in complex environments
  • Project or change management certification
  • CRM platform experience
  • Federal grants reporting experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 8+ years of leadership experience
  • Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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