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Program Manager of the Center for Black Entrepreneurship (LIFT) (Grant-Funded)
$126k-169k (estimate)
Full Time | Colleges & Universities
2 Weeks Ago
Spelman College is Hiring a Program Manager of the Center for Black Entrepreneurship (LIFT) (Grant-Funded) Near Atlanta, GA
Position Summary
The Center for Black Entrepreneurship (CBE) is seeking a passionate professional, interested in innovation and enjoys working with early-stage founders to transition ideas to the marketplace. The Program Manager for the LIFT program will report directly to the Executive Director, work collaboratively with Project Workstream Leads, and be responsible for managing project timelines, program execution, and communication with stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have experience in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship to city, regional, and state entities, and preferably within the Atlanta region, HBCU (Historically Black Colleges or Universities) alumni networks; help recruit diverse innovator teams into the program; work with the Project Lead on Mentorship to recruit mentors; track team progress, and coordinate with CBE leadership and other partners including for program assessment. That person will also have experience in project management and the ability to work with multiple constituencies.
NOTE: This is a multi-year grant-funded position.
NOTE: This is a multi-year grant-funded position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Program Recruiting, Selection, and Onboarding
Develop marketing campaign in coordination with ED of the CBE
Recruit participants, trainers, mentors, and experts
Support program participant selection
Coordinate with network partners to expand program reach and impact
Recruit participants, trainers, mentors, and experts
Support program participant selection
Coordinate with network partners to expand program reach and impact
- Program Delivery & Engagement
Manage and execute on program strategy, goals, timeline, and calendar
Organize the delivery of training and mentoring sessions
Align program design to participant needs
Connect founders to helpful resources
Act as point of contact for program participants needing support or resources
Organize the delivery of training and mentoring sessions
Align program design to participant needs
Connect founders to helpful resources
Act as point of contact for program participants needing support or resources
- Program Planning & Reporting
Provide input to program framework with the guidance from management team
Prepare assessment questionnaires
Analyze survey results and consolidate as summary reports
Monitor program budget as needed
Prepare assessment questionnaires
Analyze survey results and consolidate as summary reports
Monitor program budget as needed
- Communication and Reporting
Create and share key communications to program participants, such as newsletter and session reminders/follow-ups, and identify opportunities to support participant engagement
Be a point of contact for program participants needing support or help accessing resources
Prepare project reports
Be a point of contact for program participants needing support or help accessing resources
Prepare project reports
Required Qualifications
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of entrepreneurship or entrepreneurship support experience.
Must have excellent organizational skills and detail-orientation. Must have strong written, and oral communication skills. Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Must be able to work independently and under pressure, managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to manage multiple projects with changing deadlines.
High level of professionalism needed.
High level of professionalism needed.
Tact, diplomacy, and the ability to exercise discretion and judgment in matters that are sensitive and confidential is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree is preferred.
Experience working in innovation & entrepreneurship ecosystem. (e.g., incubators, accelerators, advisory services, etc.) Demonstrated commitment to DEI.
Certifications, Licenses, Restrictions
None
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, talk, hear, use hands to handle office supplies, operate computer and other office equipment. The employee is frequently required to: reach with hands and arms,walk, and stand. The employee is occasionally required to: stoop, climb, and lift and/or move up to 15 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.
Shift
Days
% Travel Required
0%
Full Time/Part Time
Full-time
Work Location/Schedule:
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
FLSA
Exempt
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Candidate Start Date
Position End Date
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SC0676P
Posting Open Date
Posting Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Statement
Spelman College is an EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Title IX Employer and we participate in E-Verify. We are a smoke-free campus.
COVID-19 Vaccination Protocol
Due to the heightened risk of contracting COVID-19 and the spread of variants, Spelman College requires up to date COVID-19 vaccination of all faculty, staff, and students (collectively “Campus Community”) that have job duties, attend classes, or are otherwise present on campus. You will need to submit proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination: full vaccination and a booster (when eligible) or a single dose of the bivalent vaccine) prior to your first day on campus or you may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement by providing the necessary documentation to: Yemi Brown, PharmD Manager of COVID-19 Operations, at ibiyemibrown@spelman.edu. Upon receiving your Spelman Technology log-in credentials, please keep your vaccination or exemptions records up-to-date using Etrieve.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Colleges & Universities
SALARY
$126k-169k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/12/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/11/2024
WEBSITE
spelman.edu
HEADQUARTERS
ATLANTA, GA
SIZE
500 - 1,000
FOUNDED
1881
TYPE
Private
CEO
MARY SCHMIDT CAMPBELL
REVENUE
$50M - $200M
INDUSTRY
Colleges & Universities
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