Capital Access Program Director - 530226

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $62,300 - Midpoint: $81,000 (Salaried E10)

Department/Organization: 750202 - Alabama SBDC Network

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for remote work subject to University policy. 

Job Summary: The Capital Access Program Director provides the leadership and direction for a statewide financing service program to help small businesses access capital for business start-up and expansion. Provides broad marketing efforts of the SBDC Capital Access Program (CAP) to potential clients, various sources of capital and financial institutions, and economic development organizations in the field that assist existing industry. Establishes and maintains the viability of the program among all stakeholders and clients as a resource for assisting small businesses with access to capital.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of experience with small business in the areas of finance, business planning, start-up and business expansion, debtsources of capital, law, taxation, and accounting; OR master's degree and two (2) years of experience with small business in the areas of finance, business planning, start-up and business expansion, debt sources of capital, law, taxation, and accounting.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with small business challenges and solutions in the areas of finance, business planning, debt and sources of capital, law, taxation, and accounting. Understanding and experience with SBA and government guaranty lending programs, commercial lending, credit analysis, and underwriting. Pre-existing relationships and experience with the Alabama business, lending, legal, and capital advisory community.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.