Overview In this role you drive the administration and execution of federally and state-funded entrepreneur development programs. You will lead the statewide Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers network to boost business formation and growth, aligning initiatives with economic development goals. You'll manage program operations, budgets, and stakeholder engagement while supporting program visibility and impact. This position offers meaningful work at scale within a collaborative government team, shaping entrepreneurial opportunities across New York. Compensation / BenefitsComprehensive Benefits Package ResponsibilitiesOversee the statewide Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers (EAC) network and related initiatives to ensure effective deliveryManage program operations, including contract compliance, performance monitoring, site evaluations, data collection, reporting, and QA improvementsAdminister budgets, grant disbursements, procurement, RFAs/RFPs, and consultant engagements in coordination with the VP, Entrepreneur DevelopmentSupervise staff, set performance expectations, coach, and align team objectives with departmental prioritiesSupport program visibility and growth through conferences, events, and marketing activities that advance ESD's goalsTravel within New York State as required and handle related duties and special projectsServe as primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders regarding EAC programs Key requirementsBachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experienceMinimum 5 years of experience in micro-business development, not-for-profit management, government program management, and entrepreneurship trainingKnowledge of ESD and other public funding programsStrong organizational, communication, stakeholder management, and project coordination skillsComputer skills in Microsoft Dynamics, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools (Asana, )Stakeholder managementCommunicationLeadership and coachingMicrosoft DynamicsWordExcel
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