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Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Small Business Technical Assistance Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in providing technical support to entrepreneurs, small business owners, agri-businesses, and landowners.
This position involves planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs, conducting community seminars, and offering relevant training sessions.
Responsibilities :
Provide technical assistance to entrepreneurs, small business owners, agri-businesses, and landowners on financial resources, business planning, marketing, budgeting, efficient agri-business practices, and business development issues.
Support county staff by developing curriculum and providing instruction to support programs such as the Businesses-In-Development state contracting program.
Conduct relevant training and workshops for county staff, University students, and University personnel as appropriate.
Demonstrate the ability to write grants and establish partnerships that pool and / or leverage public and private funds in support of Extension’s mission.
Work evenings on a regular basis and occasionally on weekends, as needed to meet local needs (not to exceed 40 work hours).
Plan, implement, and evaluate culturally competent educational programs that reach a wide range of audiences.
Develop plans of work based on ongoing assessment of community needs.
Develop and follow a personal plan for professional development in the area of community resource development and outreach education methodology consistent with personal and organizational goals.
Take responsibility for the Development Lending Center in support of Micro-Lending to small business clients.
Education and Experience :
Master Degree.
Five years of related professional experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Knowledge of word processing, database, presentation and spreadsheet applications.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to get along with co-workers, supervisors, and clientele.
Job Posting Close Date :
Open Until Filled
Required Attachments :
Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either Resume / CV or Resume / Cover Letter on the application.
Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume / CV or Resume / Cover Letter attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Last updated : 2024-06-11
Full Time
Colleges & Universities
$98k-137k (estimate)
05/27/2023
06/28/2024
pvamu.edu
HOUSTON, TX
1,000 - 3,000
1876
NILAN FOGARTY
$50M - $200M
Colleges & Universities
Prairie View A&M University is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. It is committed to achieving relevance in each component of its mission by addressing issues and proposing solutions through programs and services designed to respond to the needs and aspirations of individuals, families, organizations, agencies, schools, and communitiesboth rural and urban. Prairie View A&M University is a state-assisted institution by legislative designation, serving a diverse ethnic and socioeconomic population, and a land-grant institution by federal statute.
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