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Position: Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Coordinator (EEC)

Position Type: Full-Time, on-site

Location: Dothan, AL with regular travel to Huntsville, AL

Pay: $46,000 up to $52,000

HIRING: Immediately

APPLICATION PROCESS
● Apply on ApplicantPro
● Upload the following:
1) Resume
2) Cover letter
3) Two-minute video stating reasons for pursuing and/or qualified for this
position

INSTITUTE OVERVIEW

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is a non-profit institute dedicated to innovative genomic technology and sciences across a spectrum of biological problems. Its mission is to use biotechnology to spark scientific discoveries that can impact human health and well-being; to foster biotech entrepreneurship and life science economic development, and to encourage the creation of a genomics-literate workforce and society. Located in Cummings Research Park in Huntsville, Alabama, the nation's second-largest research park, the 152-acre HudsonAlpha biotechnology campus is home to more than 45 resident life science companies. Designed to be a catalyst for biotechnology economic development, HudsonAlpha's state-of-the-art facilities co-locate scientific researchers with entrepreneurs and educators.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The members of HudsonAlpha's Economic Development Department strive to advance the collaborative spirit of the Institute's founders and their passion to speed the transition of discoveries made in the research labs to the marketplace. The Department's mission is driven by the overarching goals of growing the biotech presence on the Institute's campus and throughout North Alabama; promoting an environment conducive for start-up businesses to succeed; and generating economic impact for local, state, regional and national stakeholders.

The Department contributes to the long-term success of HudsonAlpha by recruiting and relocating start-up, early-stage and established bioscience companies. Additionally, the Department provides the resident associate companies support and mentorship to enable business growth and expansion.

HudsonAlpha's 152-acre campus, which includes over 500,000 square feet of laboratory and office space and McMillian Park, with the signature Double Helix pathway, are operated and managed through this Department. Lastly, the Economic Development Department is responsible for the local, state and national relationships with the Institute's governmental and community leaders.

SUMMARY
The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Coordinator is an energetic, driven, goal-oriented individual who will initiate and coordinate projects and programs in Dothan, Alabama and the Wiregrass region of the state.

The EEC will seek to become the initial "front door" contact for entrepreneurs and those desiring to become entrepreneurs. This "front door" contact will also serve existing small business founders and executives through network connections and referrals. The EEC will be responsible for following up with those seeking services from other providers to ensure connections were made.

The EEC will leverage relationships, connections and conversations through HudsonAlpha Wiregrass, current organizations supporting entrepreneurs, small businesses, workforce development, and other interested parties.

The EEC will be responsible for planning the events and programs to develop the entrepreneurship ecosystem. The topics of programming may include, but is not limited to:
● Leadership and management
● Access to private capital
● Customer capture
● Understanding markets
● Talent recruitment and retention
● Budgeting
● Technology trends

The EEC will be responsible for recordkeeping and reporting on the activities determined by the Economic Development Mission objectives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
● Interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals and groups, including the ability to effectively resolve conflicts
● Strong written and verbal communication skills to give public presentations, produce reports, assign tasks, accept instructions, and handle coordination among partners, among other tasks
● Ability to schedule and manage time and tasks effectively
● Ability to multi-task that often requires confidentiality, initiative, and sound judgment
● Strong working knowledge of Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), Slack, Salesforce
● Ability to work independently
● Ability to implement a project and see it to its completion

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
● Bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Marketing, Accounting or related major
● Administrative experience
● At least 3 years of entrepreneurial, small business, and/or related experience.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/Mental Functions

ADA Requirements - The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer - All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for prolonged periods (50% of the time).
• Constant moving during hosted events.
• Frequently position self (e.g. stoop, crouch, crawl, bend) and pull and push to maintain computers and audio/visual equipment in the classroom/laboratory.
• Must be able to transport materials required for various experiences. This includes lifting and moving up to 25 pounds of materials to and from parking lots and buildings.
• Frequent operation of common office equipment (e.g. computers, mobile devices, calculators, copiers, scanners).
• Occasional air/car travel for meetings, conferences, or other activities which may require overnight stay(s) (Up to 33%).
• Vision abilities - close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust/focus.
• Evening and extended hours may periodically be required as projects dictate.

Environmental Factors

• Moderate noise level (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
• Workspace is generally an indoor office setting and in other common and education spaces throughout HudsonAlpha with controlled temperature conditions.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor environment during portions of the workday including extreme cold or hot temperatures, or inclement weather conditions.
• Prolonged and irregular working hours, which include early morning and/or evening hours, as business dictates.

Mental Functions

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English language.
• Use interpersonal skills to foster a stimulating, accepting learning environment.

It is the policy of HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, in accordance with all applicable laws, to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.