Brief Description

The Small Business Development Center at SUNY Canton invites qualified applicants for a part-time Coordinator position, beginning immediately.

Full Description

Small Business Development Center

– Coordinator (Part-Time)

Department: Small Business Development Center

Salary Range: $23,000-$24,000
The Small Business Development Center at SUNY Canton invites qualified applicants for a part-time Coordinator position, beginning immediately.

Duties:
The Coordinator of the Small Business Development Center will support the SBDC Regional Director and the SBDC Advisors to meet the goals identified by SUNY Canton, the US Small Business Administration (SBA) and the New York State SBDC.

Administrative Functions:

•  Maintenance of client files consistent with compliance requirements.
•  Maintain client confidentiality per NY SBDC and regional center standards.
•  Record-keeping of client activities.
•  Management of client archives.
•  Manage client intake process per NY SBDC and SBA Guidelines.
•  Respond to phone and internet requests with appropriate information.
•  Distribute, collect, and report client and stakeholder surveys and evaluations.
•  May be required to move client files or training materials as needed.

Marketing Functions:

•  Develop and implement a marketing plan for the SUNY Canton SBDC to promote their services and programs in conjunction with NY SBDC guidelines and Regional Director approval.
•  Create regularly published e-newsletter as well as SBDC marketing materials for classes, events, and programs.
•  Create and source content to be posted regularly on SBDC social media platforms and website.
•  Maintain and update SBDC website on a regular basis.
•  Promote SBDC services, classes, events, and programs through various regional and statewide outlets.
•  Create and distribute updated materials to regional stakeholders.

Training /Events:

•  Manage online registration system for training participants.
•  Responsible for creating, organizing, and maintaining training records in SBDC client management system.
•  Administer and support the Center's online educational tools and platforms.
•  Support the management and execution of training programs in conjunction with the director, business advisors and consultants as required.
•  Promote classes and events through various digital channels, including but not limited to the SUNY Canton SBDC, NYS SBDC and SBA websites and social media platforms.
•  Coordinate support for events, classes and programs as needed.

Other Responsibilities:

•  Attend yearly SBDC Staff training at various locations in NY.
•  All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

•  Associate's degree and two (2) years of professional work experience in an office setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•  Ability to effectively represent SUNY Canton and SBDC in a professional manner to community organizations and clients.
•  Ability to collaborate effectively within a group setting.
•  Strong verbal and written communication skills.
•  Experience working with diverse constituencies.
•  Effective organizational and time management skills.
•  Ability to manage multiple priorities with overlapping deadlines.
•  Computer proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint.
•  Ability to learn new software/systems as needed to keep pace with changing center needs.

Application Deadline: Open until filled; application review begins immediately. Persons interested in the above position should apply online at: https://employment.canton.edu/

SUNY Canton, a unit of the State University of New York, is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. SUNY Canton is building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty.
The college is in Canton, a village in the St. Lawrence River valley of northern New York. Located 20 miles from the St. Lawrence River and the Adirondack Park, and 70 miles from the Canadian capital city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canton holds excellent opportunities for outdoor or cultural enthusiasts. SUNY Canton is a member of the Associated Colleges, a consortium of four colleges.