POSITION SUMMARY:

Develops, implements, and oversees all training and education programs that are offered by the SBDC to both potential and existing clients. Manages the data metrics in the SBDC client database necessary for the SBDC to report required key metrics to the Small Business Administration. Oversees and manages the Annual Entrepreneurs Growth Conference. Provide consultation services to Clients from time to time on an add needed basis when requested to do so by the Interim Director.

As a condition of employment, Duquesne University requires all new employees —full-time and part-time, including adjunct faculty—to get a COVID-19 vaccine and provide proof of their vaccination upon commencement of employment.

New employees requesting a religious or documented medical exemption from the vaccine must complete and submit a Duquesne University exemption request form for review and approval. To receive the appropriate exemption request form, contact hrservices@duq.edu. Employees with approved exemptions will be required to be tested on a regular basis.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Developments, implements and manages all training and education programs that are offered throughout the year and within each month inclusive of content/subject matter: method of evaluation and related marketing and promotion strategies.

Duties include planning of schedules, selection of topics, speakers, and co-sponsors, coordination of program logistics, planning and implementing computer based, more traditional marketing, promotional, and public relations activities. Maintains training program files, which include funding source deliverable reports, registration and attendee information, handout materials and budgets.

Develops, implements and provides general oversight and management of all Center Metrics and informatics necessary to measure outcomes against established goals as set by the SBA and the State Lead Office.+ Provides on a quarterly basis reports of these metrics  with the intent to show how well the Center is performing against SBA and Lead Office requirements.

Provides general management and oversight to the Annual Entrepreneurs.

Growth Conference inclusive of program content, acquisition of speakers, marketing/promotion as well as budget preparation and management.

Provides general consultation services on as needed basis to select clients when assigned.

Provides hands-on assistance to existing or prospective business in start-up and management topics as well as on topics of specialization.  On-going client follow-up is expected as well as well as adherence to all policies and procedures specified in the PASBDC Policies and Procedures Manual. Examples of consulting include assisting with business plan development, discussion of business structure and assistance with application, assistance with cash flow projections, help with market research, planning and introductory implementation of marketing tools, referrals to other relevant resources and review of staffing considerations, financing and basic legal and accounting issues/needs.

Instructor to SBDC programs.

Attends professional development training programs (including webinars) and activities as requested.  These events (such as annual conferences) occur both in the region and nationally. Participates in seminars offered by supporting organizations.

Completes other duties as assigned.