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.