Ecosystem Navigator/Training Coordinator/Business Advisor (Program Management Specialist)
Department
LEIGHTON SCHOOL OF BUS & ECON (SB-SBUE-IUSBA)
Job Summary
The North Central Indiana Small Business Development Center, hosted within The Leighton School of Business and Economics at IU South Bend, services small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in a 5-county area of northern Indiana through confidential, no-cost business consulting and educational workshops. This is a limited-term grant-funded position within this center.
Department Specific Responsibilities
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Preferred
Required
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Indiana University South Bend campus
South Bend, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$52,000 annual salary
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Job Classification
Career Level: Core
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: General Administration
Job Family: Program Management
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
LEIGHTON SCHOOL OF BUS & ECON (SB-SBUE-IUSBA)
Job Summary
The North Central Indiana Small Business Development Center, hosted within The Leighton School of Business and Economics at IU South Bend, services small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in a 5-county area of northern Indiana through confidential, no-cost business consulting and educational workshops. This is a limited-term grant-funded position within this center.
Department Specific Responsibilities
- Builds relationships with organizations within the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem to remain aware of their offerings.
- Receives and responds to inquiries from the State of Indiana entrepreneurship portal. Directs respondents to appropriate resources.
- Facilitates and makes referrals between entrepreneurs and service providers.
- Develops and coordinates delivery of workshops and classes for small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs.
- Facilitates peer group discussions among small business owners and entrepreneurs.
- Provides confidential 1-to-1 client counseling.
- Attends events and programs relevant to small businesses and entrepreneurs.
- Collaborates with team members to develop program objectives and create policies to meet them. Coordinates program operation with all collaborative units.
- Monitors progress and maintains all necessary data bases.
- Actively recruits program participants and researches new venues and methods of recruitment.
- May provide guidance to support and temporary staff and coordinates workflow for the program.
- Researches available grants and assists creating funding proposals that further advance support of the program. Writes grant reports.
- Administers program budgets.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's degree
Preferred
- Experience in related field
- Knowledge of regional economic development and entrepreneurship support organizations
Required
- Proficient communication skills
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Indiana University South Bend campus
South Bend, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$52,000 annual salary
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Job Classification
Career Level: Core
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: General Administration
Job Family: Program Management
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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