Program and Projects Coordinator

Program and Projects Coordinator

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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Location: Erie, Pa

Employment Status: Part Time

Department: Small Business Development Ctr

Division: Col. of Engineering & Business

Subdivision: Small Business Development Center

To apply, visit https://gannon.peopleadmin.com/postings/14407