Manager, Illinois Small Business Development Center

Found in: Talent US A C2 - 2 weeks ago

Palatine, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

Overview

Grant Funded Position: Yes

Schedule Information: Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Hours per Week: 37.5

Benefits: Health, Dental, Life & Disability; Sick, Vacation & Holiday Pay; Personal Business; Harper Tuition Waivers; and Professional Expense

Work Conditions: Work is primarily performed indoors and is sedentary in nature. Travel to events and other Harper locations is expected. Additional hours, evening and weekend work may be required in order to meet the services and goals needed by small and medium-sized businesses.

Duties of Position: Responsible for day-to-day operations of the IL Small Business Development Center (Illinois SBDC) at Harper College. The Illinois SBDC at Harper College applies the resources of Harper College, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and the Small Business Administration, to solve business problems and foster entrepreneurship. Responsible for overall planning, coordination and delivery of small business development services, programs and resources to individuals, businesses, communities, organizations, and other public agencies in the Center's assigned geographic territory which includes communities of the NW Suburbs of Chicago.

Plans and coordinates programs and activities consistent with the goals and objectives of the Illinois Small Business Development Center.

Maintains an effective local Board of Advisors.

Manages the development and delivery of webinars, workshops, entrepreneurial meetups, and small business networking groups.

Develops internal and external resources to accomplish program objectives including actively seeking additional funding resources as needed.

Manages collection of milestones and capital funding as outlined in the Scope of Work.

Provides direct counseling and training or referral of clients to appropriate sources as necessary.

Hires, trains, and supervises Center personnel, both consultants and clerical.

Manages Center's operational budget.

Maintains a current reference library and database as required by the SBDC program.

Establishes linkages with other Centers or small businesses that may provide additional resources to the Center.

Maintains accurate and confidential client files and records in a Federal database (Neoserra).

Provides timely and accurate reports to DCEO and the Small Business Administration.

Maintains and analyzes data on program effectiveness.

Promotes the SBDC and the needs of the small business community.

Establishes a marketing plan that will allow for high visibility of the Center.

Must develop local networks with community partners and remain knowledgeable about business activities in the region.

Coordinates and cultivates relationships with SCORE, libraries, local chambers of commerce, professional associations, and economic development groups.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree in business or another appropriate field and have appropriate business or administrative experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to complete examples of work to be performed as indicated above. Graduate degree preferred.

Experience Requirements: 3 years of small business management or business consulting experience required. Budget and program management experience, including managing staff reports preferred. Technical literacy with business systems such as Quick Books helpful. Must have demonstrated abilities in creating Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and Excel analysis.

Personal Attributes:

  • Ability to be a leader in the community.
  • Promote, direct, and manage a program to a geographically dispersed client base.
  • Prepare and manage budget.
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines
  • Customize small business education programs to the community.
  • Develop diversified outreach assistance programs both culturally and economically.
  • Ability to engage in Business consulting/counseling.
  • Raise funds through resources which include Program Income, donations, and grants.
  • Measure and evaluate the impact of program delivery to the geographic service area
  • Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, organizational, managerial and communication skills - written and oral
  • Possesses problem solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Works well without close supervision.
  • Utilizes good management techniques.
  • Follows through to completion of assigned tasks.
  • Possess necessary computer skills.
  • Ability to create partnerships-coalition building skills.

Application Review Date: Applications are accepted until the position is filled though priority will be given to applications received on or before: October 31, 2023

Required Documents: ***A resume and cover letter are required to complete the application process***

* Official transcripts required upon hire
* Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check.
* Employment sponsorship is not available.

Harper College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an inclusive learning and working environment where individual differences and identities are respected, valued and embraced. We encourage women, people from historically underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

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