General Description:  The Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurial Services, under the supervision of the Dean of Business Technologies and Public Services will develop, schedule, coordinate, and manage activities related to Workforce and Economic Development. Workshops, seminars, classes, and marketing activities involving new businesses and potential business owners will be conducted by the Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurial Services.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

1. Identify areas of training needed for new business owners and local business managers and create short-term educational and training programs that incorporate industry recognized credentialing, certificate options, clear pathways to employment, and the creation and management of new businesses.
2. Establish contacts and create relationships with local business organizations and the business community.
3. Initiate and manage activities to assist in the development of new businesses in the college service area.
4. Assume an entrepreneurial role in the development of occupational & technical, non-credit programming opportunities.
5. Maintain required reports, participate in planning, recruit and train instructors, and manage an up-to-date resource center.
6. Provide annual program planning and results for the covered area, including projected budget expenditures.
7. Coordinate recruitment and outreach efforts with other appropriate customers, and assist in the development of marketing strategies for current and new programming.
8. Work with all Richmond CC employees and the community to provide programs, seminars, consulting, and courses to support existing businesses and new businesses.
9. Accept other duties as assigned.