What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program and Projects Coordinator position at Gannon University?
Position Details
Posting Summary
Position Title Program and Projects Coordinator
Posting Number AS1087P
Subdivision Small Business Development Center
Division Col. of Engineering & Business
Department Small Business Development Ctr
Location Erie, Pa
Position Summary
Physical Demands
None
Exempt Status Non-Exempt
Position Classification Support Office
Position Type Staff
Employment Status Part-Time
Position Length 12M
Hours per Week 25
Work Schedule Monday to Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Shift 1st
Posting Summary
Position Title Program and Projects Coordinator
Posting Number AS1087P
Subdivision Small Business Development Center
Division Col. of Engineering & Business
Department Small Business Development Ctr
Location Erie, Pa
Position Summary
- Coordinate, plan, and administer effective public relations and marketing for the SBDC program; maintain online presence; regularly disseminate information on SBDC activities to legislators, other service providers, and/or stakeholders.
- Assisting the SBDC program with proactive legislative marketing activities and promotional efforts via print media, regional office visits, and on-going communication and updates.
- Coordinate/manage educational programs, including:
- Create and implement training programs to meet the needs of the small business community.
- Identify regional and national program speaker.
- Develop program partnerships with the University and other public and private service providers to raise funds to host educational forums.
- Design, develop and execute advertising, general publicity, online marketing, ads, press releases and mailers to market educational training programs.
- Monitor policies and procedures to assure efficient operations of, and adherence to, guidelines and regulations of all public and private sector contracts associated with SBDC program.
- Maintain working relationships with all staff to keep lines of communications open regarding changes in policies/procedures, and provide assistance where required to assure that day-to-day operations continue in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
- Monitor professional development program of the SBDC staff to assure compliance with PASBDC requirements. Research professional development conferences and training opportunities for the consulting staff.
- Update internal office procedures manual on a regular basis to assure the office procedures are in compliance with the PASBDC requirements and Gannon University policies and procedures.
- Determine program needs including equipment, general supplies, publications; obtain pertinent information; recommend purchases. Monitor use of equipment; evaluate effectiveness and use of purchases; recommend equipment changes and/or upgrades. Update inventory records for computer equipment and library resources.
- Manage administrative functions related to the financial and recordkeeping operations of the SBDC program and special projects; assist Director with budget development, quarterly invoices and reports for funding agencies; provide financial data and activity reports to Director, and to appropriate university officials and outside agencies.
- Process check requisitions and purchase orders in accordance with approved budgets; authorize routing payments in absence of the Director; work with university contract administrator to assure accuracy of accounts and compliance with contract regulations.
- Represent the Gannon SBDC within the university and/or business community when necessary and as requested.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
- Experience in grant and public relations writing preferred.
- Familiarity with federal and state budgets, recordkeeping, reporting, and compliance.
- Design and layout of brochures, flyers, advertisements, and newsletters.
- Creative thinker who enjoys working in a team environment.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills required.
- Excellent organizational and multi-task skills .
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Particular expertise in word processing and desktop publishing software such as page layout programs.
Physical Demands
None
Exempt Status Non-Exempt
Position Classification Support Office
Position Type Staff
Employment Status Part-Time
Position Length 12M
Hours per Week 25
Work Schedule Monday to Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Shift 1st