SSBCI Tribal Venture Capital Program Assistant Director

The Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is looking for a dynamic, passionate leader to drive economic growth as the Assistant Program Director for the Tribal Venture Capital Fund under the Alaska State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). In this exciting role, you’ll shape innovative investment strategies, collaborate with investors, and create funding opportunities to empower Alaskan entrepreneurs, particularly in rural and tribal communities. You’ll lead the development of new venture funds, manage an RFP process, and work with key stakeholders to fuel economic development across the state. Join us in making a lasting impact on Alaska’s future!

As the SSBCI Tribal Venture Capital Program Assistant Director, you will oversee and manage equity investments aimed at supporting small businesses in tribal communities. Your responsibilities include reviewing financial reports and market data to assess investment opportunities, ensuring they align with both the SSBCI program’s goals and the specific needs of tribal businesses. You will work closely with tribal leaders, business owners, and investors, using strong negotiation and communication skills to facilitate funding deals, resolve conflicts, and foster collaboration. Your role involves synthesizing complex financial information and preparing reports or presentations for stakeholders, ensuring compliance with SSBCI guidelines and tribal regulations. You will also play a key role in developing and implementing policies that guide the program’s operations, helping to drive growth and sustainability for tribal businesses. Managing multiple projects is a key aspect of the job, as you coordinate various initiatives to meet deadlines and achieve strategic goals. You will leverage digital tools to organize, analyze, and present data. Throughout your work, you will remain focused on advancing the program’s mission and cultivating strong partnerships with tribal communities, ensuring that all investments contribute to long-term economic development and success. Occasional travel may be required, and attendance at meetings outside of the standard 8-5, M-F hours of operation may also be necessary.

To thrive in this role, the ideal candidate will bring a combination of financial expertise, experience with Alaska’s Native communities, and a strong connection to the state’s entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem. A deep understanding of U.S. Treasury Department rules and regulations, along with experience working with Alaska’s tribes, regional corporations, and tribal entities, is essential. The candidate should also have a background in the finance and investment industry, including experience with angel and equity funding, as well as fund development. Familiarity with non-traditional equity fund structures focused on impact investing models is a plus. In addition to technical expertise, the ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent public speaking, customer service, tact, diplomacy, and persuasion skills. Effective communication—both in person and in writing—is critical, as is the ability to manage multiple projects and agreements concurrently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Strong strategic planning abilities, along with expertise in program and project management, are required. The ability to resolve conflicts, analyze complex situations, and propose viable solutions is essential for success in this role. The candidate must also be proficient with computerized tools for organizing and analyzing information, such as G Suite, Microsoft Office, and GoToMeeting/Webinar. Additionally, a proven history of driving results in Alaskan communities and experience with SBDC or the U.S. Treasury is preferred. Comfort with public speaking and engaging diverse stakeholders is crucial, as the candidate will need to represent the organization and advocate for community-driven development initiatives. This is a multifaceted role that requires a strategic, solution-oriented leader who can navigate complex regulatory environments while driving positive, impactful change in Alaskan communities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as finance, business administration, or a related area, with a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Position Details:

This position is located on the Anchorage campus. This is a Full-Time, term Funded, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 81, based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kelsie Kingston at kakingston@alaska.edu.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

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This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

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