Working Title:
Associate Regional Director - Small Business Assistance Coordinator (SS26014)Institution:
Minnesota State University MankatoClassification Title:
Bargaining Unit / Union:
214: Minnesota Association of Professional EmployeesCity:
MankatoFLSA:
Job ExemptFull Time / Part Time:
Full timeEmployment Condition:
Classified - UnlimitedSalary Range:
$29.25 - $42.94Salary Range: $29.25 - $42.94
Job Description
This position exists as a professional position to develop and expand Center services and drive efforts to increase funding and support. The South Central Small Business Development Center (SCSBDC) Small Business Assistance Coordinator will: implement new regional initiatives and business training programs; monitor consultants and manage client caseloads; write grant proposals and serve as grant administrator; manage contractual relationships for the Center; administer the Centers operating budget as authorized by the director; stand in for director as needed; liaison with external stakeholders and increase community engagement; expand student engagement; expand minority/multicultural outreach.
As the SCSBDC is a grant program funded through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and various regional partnerships the SCSBDC Small Business Assistance Coordinator must be able to interpret and apply operating policies as set forth by the aforementioned granting agencies in the routine day-to-day program operations of the SCSBDC.
Minimum Qualifications
General business knowledge and supervisory familiarity.
Effective managerial skills to organize and prioritize center productivity.
Ability to prepare compile and maintain all necessary programmatic and consulting reports and data activities.
General understanding of economic development small business start-up procedures market research business finance accounting business lending requirements and business operations.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision and collaboratively handle multiple work assignments and establish work priorities.
Demonstrated competence in oral and written communications with excellent interpersonal communication effectiveness.
High degree of professionalism and confidentiality when communicating with clients.
Strong information management skills particularly regarding data gathering transformation and processing.
Preferred Qualification
Undergraduate degree with business emphasis.
Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) certification.
Completion of Upper Midwest Economic Development Course.
Other Requirements
This position requires a valid applicable drivers license as well as a DVS records check with an acceptable rating. Employees must have an active valid and applicable drivers license if they drive a vehicle on state business. For further information please refer to the Drivers License and Record Check Policy (HR/LR Policy #1419) which can be found at: safely at all times which includes but is not limited to participating and completing all required safety trainings as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools equipment and personal protective equipment.
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Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Telework (Yes/No)
No. Based on the essential functions of this positions MMB Policy #1422 and University policies relating to flexible work this position is eligible for the following work modes:
Exclusively On Campus: A position that requires the employee to perform all their work at their campus work location.
About
More than 1600 talented faculty staff and 1600 student employees with a wide variety of skills and backgrounds support university operations every day. Our faculty and staff enjoy excellent benefits a team environment and challenging careers. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution we are committed to supporting the continued growth of our diverse community.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500) a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:
0Position End Date:
Open Date:
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0Posting Contact Name:
Stacey Lynn StenzelPosting Contact Email:
Required Experience:
Director