Goldman Sachs 10Ksb Entrepreneur Program Coordinator (Part-Time, Temporary)

OVERVIEW: Bismarck State College is dedicated to student success. This on-campus position is student-centered to provide high-quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences.

MISSION: As North Dakota's Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-private partnerships.

VISION: Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education improving lives and building sustainable communities.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Is directly accountable and responsible to the Executive Director of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program.

The 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) initiative is part of a national rural investment by Goldman Sachs to unlock the growth and job creation potential of small businesses and is based on the broadly held view of leading experts that a combination of education, business support services, and access to capital best addresses the barriers to growth for small businesses.

Benefits

COMPENSATION: $17/hour

Position Description & Details

The successful candidate will support the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and 10KSB team at Bismarck State College through programmatic support, outreach and recruitment activities, and assistance in identifying opportunities with relevant stakeholders. Key duties and responsibilities of the role include working collaboratively with the program manager, executive director, and 10KSB team to:

• Manage daily tasks that support the successful delivery of the 10KSB program.

• Conduct outreach, recruitment, and business support services.

• Conduct research related to the communities we serve.

• General program support and assistance to ensure successful face-to-face session delivery.

• Facilitate logistics of information sessions, recruiting, and networking events.

• Create and maintain a database of recruitment leads for the 10KSB program.

• Manage applications throughout the application process in Salesforce.

• Schedule Zoom links for webinars, office hours, team meetings, and other calls.

• Assist with vendor set-up activities.

• Run weekly webinars.

• Identify small business owners and entrepreneurial events within the ecosystem.

• Identify regional networking events, venues, and activities targeting small businesses.

• Assist with alumni communications.

• Develop and manage relationships with key regional stakeholders in the entrepreneurship ecosystem who can contribute to the success of the program by promoting 10KSB to their eligible constituents.

• Leverage existing knowledge and relationships in the small business development arena.

• Create and maintain a database of key stakeholders within each local entrepreneurial ecosystem.

• Identify opportunities and relationships that will enable the program to ensure participation rates among key targeted business owner populations including women-owned businesses, underserved community businesses, and other program targets.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Continuously

• 66-100% - Use hands dexterously, talk or hear.

• Frequently

• 34-65% - Stand, walk, or sit.

• Occasionally

• 1-33% - Reach with hands and arms, stoop/kneel/crouch, crawl, climb or balance, or lift to 50 pounds.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree and a minimum of three years of experience related to program support, networking, sales, lead generation, event planning, or a similar role; OR a minimum of five years related work experience.

• Strong problem-solving skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

• Excellent planning, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently with changing priorities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, etc.) and a willingness to learn new tools and software (e.g., Salesforce, PowerPoint, CRM, Constant Contact, Zoom, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree

• An entrepreneurial spirit or a desire to help small business owners grow and succeed.

• Networking, lead generation, and/or sales experience

• Willingness to engage with local chambers, economic development professionals, and the local entrepreneurship ecosystem in the upper Midwest.

• Experience in identifying key stakeholders within the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.

• Experience with business development and working with small businesses.

• Proven success in identifying, building, and/or maintaining client relationships.

Applicant Materials Required

To be considered by the search committee thoroughly complete the application and upload the following:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• References

Additional Information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Bismarck State College does not provide sponsorships. BSC is an E-Verify Employer.

For more information or assistance contact: Human Resources at (701) 224-5531.

Equal Opportunity Employer

http://bismarckstate.edu/employment/

Human Resources

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*Bismarck, ND 58506-5587

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