Assistant Regional Director, NJSBDC

The Assistant Regional Director for the New Jersey Small Business Development Center at FDU (NJSBDC at FDU) provides high-level support to the Regional Director in the strategic and operational management of the Center. This includes overseeing daily operations, supervising key projects and initiatives, coordinating with stakeholders, managing data and performance metrics, supervising consultants and staff, and representing the Center in key internal and external engagements. The Assistant Regional Director (ARD) is a highly visible role responsible for community outreach, stakeholder engagement, and business advocacy throughout the Center’s service region, particularly in Bergen County.

In addition, this role will support campus initiatives to foster student entrepreneurship, connecting students with real-world business experiences and resources through programs such as Bring Your Own Business (BYOB), entrepreneurship speaker series, and student-led business showcases. The ARD will also lead youth entrepreneurship outreach initiatives across the region in partnership with local schools, nonprofit partners, and business organizations.

The Assistant Regional Director plays a pivotal role in delivering client services, developing programs, maintaining funding compliance, and ensuring smooth execution of business development initiatives. The role requires independent judgment, strong leadership, and a comprehensive understanding of small business development practices and public-private partnerships.

This position is expected to uphold the values and mission of the SBA, NJSBDC network and Fairleigh Dickinson and conduct all responsibilities with the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.