he 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 2017, OSBDCN clients started 195 new businesses, acquired $64 million in debt & equity financing and hired over 1,000 Oregonians. Furthermore, over 50% of OSBDCN’s 2017 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 19 SBDCs hosted at 17 community colleges and 2 regional universities. 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 approachable, communicative and embodies the principles of social justice while engendering a collegial environment that fosters inclusiveness and teamwork.