Responsibilities & Objectives

  • Facilitate the negotiation and structure of Elevate member client agreements.
  • Develop relevant, quality training, advisory and mentorship programs for Elevate member clients.
  • Develop informational sessions and programs for member clients on issues relevant to startup companies.
  • Counsel and coach Elevate member clients.
  • Manage the Elevate proof of concept and member client intake processes from beginning to end.
  • Develop and implement a member recruitment and retention program based on volume guidelines set forth in Elevates 5 year financial plan.
  • Ensure that challenges faced by clients due to the regulatory environment are identified, researched and policy dialog forums are organized with policy makers.
  • Act as liaison between public and private sectors in application and implementation of business development programs.
  • Implement a professional advisory mentoring program for member clients. Develop a mentoring relationship between Elevate member clients and business and professional mentors by creating an evaluation and procedure form for each group.
  • Stay current and inform members of special financing and tax incentives available to Elevate member clients.
  • Keep accurate files and records of each client company and any related correspondence.
  • Keep current on all services provided by Elevate in order to cross-sell its services to clients and the public.
  • Promote Elevate, its programs, and employees at every available opportunity.
  • Monitor progress of member client companies.
  • Maintain close relationship with the banking and microfinance industry to facilitate access to financial services to Elevate member clients.
  • Establish linkage for member client funding opportunities via the local banking industry and venture capital/equity firms if applicable.
  • Act as a catalyst to strengthen the region’s small-business support network by coordinating the delivery of services to tenants and member clients and working closely with other business service providers to facilitate tenant and client success. 
  • Evaluate and seek potential funding sources through program revenue, grants, donors, etc.
  • Develop strategic goals and objectives for member service programs.
  • Facilitate strategic planning for Elevate member clients as needed.
  • Assist in preparing the annual work plan and budget.
  • Prepare monthly progress reports and operational results to the Board of Directors and stakeholders
  • Maintain a rapport with clients, mentors, support staff, the Board of Directors, partner organizations and stakeholders as needed to carry out job responsibilities in a professional manner.
  • Plan, implement and coordinate pitch competition and other Elevate events to promote and secure community support for Elevate.
  • Supervise monitoring and evaluation of staff members and volunteers to ensure member clients needs are met.
  • Develop and maintain partnerships with other public and/or private organizations incubators and innovation centers which provide business development assistance for the benefit of member clients.
  • Attend Board approved continuing education workshops that will enhance the Director’s ability to perform his responsibilities. Director will provide a summary of the information gathered at the workshop to share with the Board of Directors.
  • Other duties as the Board of Directors deem necessary.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field is required. A Master’s degree in Business Administration or related degree is preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and knowledge of business management principles.
  • Passing a Background Check.

All resumes must be emailed to dauconsulting@gmail.com by close of business on June 21, 2019.