Careers
Entrepreneur Support Specialist
Reports to Director of Operations
Job Description
The primary purpose of the Entrepreneur Support Specialist is to create entrepreneurs within the STEM industry, help small businesses to grow, and provide HBCUs with the opportunity to make a positive and measurable impact on the economy. The Entrepreneur Support Specialist will provide counseling, training, and technical assistance to clients and HBCUs. Specific responsibilities include one-on-one counseling, hosting outreach events, and training with small business clients. Strong customer service and administrative skills and the ability to build professional relationships are a must. Each specialist will manage an active caseload and be responsible for ensuring a minimum of 20 companies and 10 HBCUs meet expectations and complete the program. The position is full-time with a hybrid work environment.
Essential Functions
• Provide one-on-one counseling to guide business owners and institutions through the process of completing required government forms for procurement opportunities, including certification and bidding in federal, state, and local government and significant prime contractor markets
• Assist small businesses and institutions in determining their market niche in procurement opportunities with government entities and corporations
• Provide leads to clients on business opportunities • Schedule and deliver training workshops
• Counsel business owners on managerial and technical aspects of expanding small businesses into the government sector
• Effectively manage administrative tasks
• Hold regular daily office hours, whether working remotely or in various locations throughout the region, as well as on-site client visits.
• Travel routinely throughout the geographic area served
• Attend various outreach and networking events throughout the region.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree or the equivalent of Work Experience in the areas of business, accounting, sales, and marketing or a related field
Experience
• 2 years of experience with progressively responsible positions in business, industry management, or administration
• Experience in the following computer systems: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and G-Suite
• Managing long term client engagements and projects
• Public speaking or teaching experience
• Strong communication skills
Skills
• Identify Client Needs - ask questions to determine the specific needs of the client
• Analysis and Judgment - ability to analyze documents and situations and make reasonable judgments about next steps
• Client Education - help clients understand processes and procedures that will enable them to meet their goals
• Persuasive Presentations -make compelling presentations. Presentations include both content and delivery
• Networking - ability to build relationships with a variety of people
• Team Orientation - ability to work in and support group activity
Special Note: If you feel that you do not have the specific skills or education requirements but have the passion and tenacity to learn the job, please apply. Should you be called for an interview, research and learn some of the skills before the interview. Pathways United is looking to build a team with responsible, task-oriented people who are willing to learn.
Company Culture: We are a small team that cares about building entrepreneurs within disenfranchised communities. The atmosphere of the company is friendly, layered with passion and responsibility to our clients.
Starting Salary: $36,500/yr - Full -Time (40 hours per week)
Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance after 90 days
Email your resume and cover letter to info@pathwaysunited.org
You may visit us at www.pathwaysunited.org
"Pathways United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Pathways United is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees, participants, clients, and public and to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Pathways United are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, Sexual Orientation, gender identity and expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the locations where we operate. Pathways United will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics."
Reports to Director of Operations
Job Description
The primary purpose of the Entrepreneur Support Specialist is to create entrepreneurs within the STEM industry, help small businesses to grow, and provide HBCUs with the opportunity to make a positive and measurable impact on the economy. The Entrepreneur Support Specialist will provide counseling, training, and technical assistance to clients and HBCUs. Specific responsibilities include one-on-one counseling, hosting outreach events, and training with small business clients. Strong customer service and administrative skills and the ability to build professional relationships are a must. Each specialist will manage an active caseload and be responsible for ensuring a minimum of 20 companies and 10 HBCUs meet expectations and complete the program. The position is full-time with a hybrid work environment.
Essential Functions
• Provide one-on-one counseling to guide business owners and institutions through the process of completing required government forms for procurement opportunities, including certification and bidding in federal, state, and local government and significant prime contractor markets
• Assist small businesses and institutions in determining their market niche in procurement opportunities with government entities and corporations
• Provide leads to clients on business opportunities • Schedule and deliver training workshops
• Counsel business owners on managerial and technical aspects of expanding small businesses into the government sector
• Effectively manage administrative tasks
• Hold regular daily office hours, whether working remotely or in various locations throughout the region, as well as on-site client visits.
• Travel routinely throughout the geographic area served
• Attend various outreach and networking events throughout the region.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree or the equivalent of Work Experience in the areas of business, accounting, sales, and marketing or a related field
Experience
• 2 years of experience with progressively responsible positions in business, industry management, or administration
• Experience in the following computer systems: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and G-Suite
• Managing long term client engagements and projects
• Public speaking or teaching experience
• Strong communication skills
Skills
• Identify Client Needs - ask questions to determine the specific needs of the client
• Analysis and Judgment - ability to analyze documents and situations and make reasonable judgments about next steps
• Client Education - help clients understand processes and procedures that will enable them to meet their goals
• Persuasive Presentations -make compelling presentations. Presentations include both content and delivery
• Networking - ability to build relationships with a variety of people
• Team Orientation - ability to work in and support group activity
Special Note: If you feel that you do not have the specific skills or education requirements but have the passion and tenacity to learn the job, please apply. Should you be called for an interview, research and learn some of the skills before the interview. Pathways United is looking to build a team with responsible, task-oriented people who are willing to learn.
Company Culture: We are a small team that cares about building entrepreneurs within disenfranchised communities. The atmosphere of the company is friendly, layered with passion and responsibility to our clients.
Starting Salary: $36,500/yr - Full -Time (40 hours per week)
Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance after 90 days
Email your resume and cover letter to info@pathwaysunited.org
You may visit us at www.pathwaysunited.org
"Pathways United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Pathways United is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees, participants, clients, and public and to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Pathways United are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, Sexual Orientation, gender identity and expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the locations where we operate. Pathways United will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics."