Job Details

The Enterprise Center for Entrepreneurship and Training (ECET) Coordinator position will support the development and ongoing management of a physical office center to support residents, small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and adjacent communities. The Center will provide much needed small business guidance and assistance in multiple languages through online consultation, and workshops to address talent recruitment, career readiness, and business and innovation planning and strategy.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of Assistant Dean of Workforce and Economic Development, the Coordinator will manage the day-to-day operations of the Enterprise Center for Entrepreneurship and Training located in Chelsea, MA. This position is responsible for strategic planning, organizing, and directing all phases of the ECET including but not limited to business development, consulting, programming, and administration of policies, procedures, and processes in support of ECET. The Coordinator will respond to inquiries and requests for service from internal BHCC College departments, local small businesses, corporations, individuals, and external agencies.

The ideal candidate will possess a hands-on attitude and will be energetic, collaborative, and forward-thinking who is able to manage daily operations and programming and can further the Center's strategic mission.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates programs and innovative strategies to further the goals and mission of the ECET.
• Develops relationships with community-based and social service organizations within the Chelsea area community to further collaborative entrepreneurial initiatives.
• Develops, recommends, and administers consulting, training, and operating policies, procedures, and processes in support of the local business community and determines types and levels of services to be provided and standards by which delivery will be evaluated.
• Monitors and measures the overall successes of program and program participants.
• Completes all reporting requirements to funders to meet deadlines and produce requested information in a timely manner.
• Cultivates and manages relationships with key stakeholders, external agencies, local businesses, and other business technical assistance providers.
• Coordinates and manages offerings and services consistent with the needs of the small business community by developing and offering integrated and comprehensive instructional training courses and business advising services to local entrepreneurs and the small business community. This includes the development of business plans, marketing plans, financial plans, access to capital, operations and HR management, and other applicable areas.
• Work to promote and market ECET programs and services to community organizations, local businesses, aspiring entrepreneurs and centers of influence.
• Identifies and solicits additional ongoing funding support from governmental agencies, public and private corporations, and/or other potential funding sources.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, or a related field. Three years of program development experience related to small business.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Knowledge of:

• strategic planning, strategic management, budgeting, and small business planning
• organizational, personnel and administrative management skills
• entrepreneurial principles and practices
• writing, presentation, communications, and pedagogical skills
• working with diverse academic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the local business community
• working effectively with faculty, university administrators, advisory board members, and external stakeholders
• small business financing sources,
• program marketing approaches and practices
• monitoring and evaluating instructional and counseling methods and modes of delivery

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese
• Experience as a small business owner
• Fund raising and /or grant writing

Salary Range: $54,956.00-$70,726.00. Actual Salary Will Be Commensurate With Education and Experience in Accordance with MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Full state Benefits.

Grade 5, Unit Professional position

This position is grant funded until Feb 28, 2024

Review date: October 12, 2022