Business Support Specialist, The Center for Women & Enterprise, Boston, MA

Business Support Specialist

Posted on: May 24, 2013
Application deadline: June 3, 2013
Posted by: The Center for Women and Enterprise

DESCRIPTION

The Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) was founded in 1995 and has grown to become the largest regional women's entrepreneurial development center in New England. Our mission is to empower women to become economically self-sufficient and to prosper through business and entrepreneurship. CWE provides education, technical assistance, networking, access to capital, and access to markets through multi-week courses, workshops, and women's business certification.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Business Support Specialist is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery and administration of CWE's community-based programs. Primary responsibilities include: program outreach and recruiting, managing program logistics, achieving program goals and ensuring high-quality program provision in community-based classrooms. The role may also include: instructing classes as needed and providing business advice and resources. Initial program focus will be in the Fairmount-Indigo corridor of Boston; other sites TBD.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts outreach to potential clients, including attending appropriate networking events
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with strategic partners
• Responsible for meeting program attendance goals, as set by Program Manager
• Recruits and hires program instructors and consultants
• Ensures that instructors and consultants are trained in accordance with CWE standards
• Reviews client evaluations and makes recommendations about program improvement to Program Manager.
• Ensures that CWE program standards are maintained: adherence to curricula, presentation standards
• Registers clients and performs associated administrative and data collection duties
• Collects, organizes, and analyzes information about clients to recommend an appropriate plan for use of CWE programs and counseling
• Maintains an understanding of all CWE programs, so that clients may be referred appropriately
• Maintain ongoing contact with clients during program to ensure that clients are meeting their objectives
• Conducts follow up with clients, as required
• May teach classes and/or coordinate client consulting appointments
• Other duties as assigned

Hours: 30 hours a week

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in economics, business administration or related field
• Minimum two to four years professional experience in fields of small business management, economic development, micro-enterprise, and/or not-for-profit management
• Proven skills in client outreach and community development
• Exceptional interpersonal, relationship management and customer service abilities
• Excellent organizational and decision-making skills and attention to detail
• Sensitivity to the needs of a diverse client base
• Spanish, Portuguese, or Cape Verdean-Creole speaking a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office, experience with Raiser's Edge desirable
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast paced environment
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Ability to work some evenings

HOW TO APPLY

Please email your resume and cover letter to Gina Marciano, Program Manager, Eastern Massachusetts and Community Classroom at gmarciano@cweonline.org

Graduate Assistant in Women's Basketball, DePauw University, Greencastle, IN

Graduate Assistant for Women's Basketball

Posted on: April 15, 2013
Posted by: DePauw University

DESCRIPTION 

The graduate assistant for women's basketball is responsible for assisting the head women's basketball coach in implementing and directing all phases of a competitive NCAA Division III basketball program at DePauw University. This includes recruiting quality student-athletes, organizing and planning practices and game strategies, scouting, coaching, scheduling, budgeting and planning team travel in compliance with University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.

DUTIES 

Understand and comply with NCAA Division III, conference and University rules and regulations.

Demonstrate a philosophy that emphasizes academic priorities for student-athletes.

Demonstrate sensitivity to individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and a commitment to a diverse community.

Along with the head coach and assistant coach, implement a comprehensive recruiting plan for the identification and recruitment of qualified student-athletes.

As directed by the head coach and assistant coach, schedule games, make transportation and lodging arrangements for team travel.

As directed by the head coach and assistant coach, develop and implement plans and strategies for practices and competition.

Assist with managing the women's basketball operating budget,

Assist with evaluating program effectiveness.

Monitor student-athletes' academic progression.

Other duties as assigned by the head basketball coach and/or Director of Athletics.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor's degree required.

Collegiate playing experience in basketball highly desirable.

A valid U.S. driver's license is required.

Excellent communication skills.

Commitment to and history of strong belief in mentoring students and demonstrated experience working with young adults.

Desire to work in a rural, small-school environment devoted to providing liberal arts education, building community, and helping students prepare for their future careers.

HOW TO APPLY

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please do not email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. http://depauwjobs.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-431455.html