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.

Equal Employment Opportunity :

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the

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