The Business Incubator Program Manager is responsible for overseeing Pima Community College Incubator. The Program Manager - Business Incubator will be involved in establishing and launching the Business Incubator program, including operations, program management, and other key functions.. The Business Incubator program is designed to support the development and growth of new and early-stage manufacturing companies, as well as to support existing manufacturers with their efforts to create new products and to optimize the production of existing products.

The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partners with the leadership of the Workforce Development and Applied Technology teams to create and launch the newly established Business Incubator Program. Support the mission, vision and values of the Workforce Development and Applied Technology teams, including the Centers of Excellence and Innovation framework
• Coordinates with the college’s Applied Technology department to provide advanced manufacturing and applied tech resources and business counseling to incubator participants
• Collaborates with the team to establish and optimize Incubator operating processes including recruitment, operations, program management and budget
• Collaborates with internal and external teams to facilitate the completion of the physical buildout of the Incubator meeting rooms, maker spaces and offices
• Identifies and recruits new entrepreneurs and existing companies to participate in various startup and incubator programs
• Identifying, recruiting, training, and managing new mentors and subject matter experts who support the incubator participants
• Provides mentorship training and resources to participating companies to help them grow and succeed
• Organizes and coordinates events and workshops to educate and support participating companies
• Networks with industry leaders, advisors and potential investors to connect participating companies with resources and opportunities
• Manages the financial operations and necessary reporting for the Business Incubator program
• Collaborates with Innovation and Workforce team leadership to develop, administer, and monitor budgets; implement and allocate resources. Participates in fundraising activities
• Establishes and maintains relationships with key stakeholders and partners of the program
• Measures and reports key indicators regarding the performance and impact of the incubator program.
• Collaborates in the development, implementation and facilitation of department goals and objectives and unit policies and procedures
• Establishes, monitors, evaluates, and improves processes, procedures and/or standards, ensuring alignment with the College mission, values, goals, objectives, initiatives, and local, state, and Federal laws and regulations
• Supports diversity, equity and inclusion practices and model leadership
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study and
• Three to five years of related experience with professional-level program management experience

or

• An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in in a closely related field of study
• Five to eight years of related experience

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance principles and practices
• Knowledge of business management and fiscal practices
• Knowledge of accounting, budget and fiscal practices
• Knowledge of principles and methods for promoting programs and services
• Skill in budget/resource management
• Skill in effective communication (both written and oral)
• Skill in independent decision making
• Skill in problem solving
• Skill in organization, coordination and management
• Skill in program development and process improvement
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships
• Ability to apply analytical and critical thinking skills as well as draw conclusions and prepare accurate reports of results
• Experience in business development, mentorship, and program management
• Experience with startups and/or small businesses, including training, presenting,
  and mentoring
• Strong organization and project management skills
• Management skills and supervisory experience
• Strong network of industry contacts
• Able to think strategically
• Able to work independently
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills