Posting Details
Position Title | Alumni Manager, 10,000 Small Businesses Grant |
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Requisition Number | SCA00278 |
General Description |
As part of a grant funded training program dedicated to job creation and revenue growth for small business owners and entrepreneurs, the Alumni Manager will primarily serve program participants (“scholars”) graduating from the program. Under the direction of the program’s Executive Director, and in collaboration with the 10KSB team, the Alumni Manager will further the growth potential of program alumni with value-added continued learning opportunity and support services to include additional educational programing, business training, workshops, networking, and capital acquisition strategies. The Alumni Manager is also responsible for the site’s measurement and evaluation (M&E) systems and tracking. |
Specific Responsibilities |
• Collaborate with the broader program team to plan, organize and coordinate various alumni offerings and events. • Serve as the main liaison to program graduates in order to identify and respond to alumni needs and fulfill the mission of the overall alumni program. Manage the local communication system with alumni in partnership with the national alumni program. • Work closely with the Executive Director and team to leverage and deepen relationships with the local business community. • Manage the system for administrating the follow-up business diagnostics (M&E) for program graduates and plan the corresponding business advising sessions with the broader program team. • Network with small business resources to enhance the local entrepreneurship community and to advance program recruitment. • Engage with program alumni, including individual relationship-building and participation in alumni events as needed. • Draw upon alumni as ambassadors of the program, participants on panels and in clinics, and as referral sources for future cohorts in support of ongoing recruitment and outreach efforts. Support project recruitment via alumni referral follow up. • Coordinate alumni business growth plan/strategy and direct alumni to appropriate sources of capital acquisition. • Monitor and communicate with the broader program team regarding the national Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses online/web platform. • Manage the site approach to supporting scholars working with each other across cohorts and sites. • Manage site data collection and reporting. • Manage the program’s social media channels. • Provide assistance to Business Advisors for a growth group when needed for a large class, if appropriate. • Identify and share best practices among alumni for curriculum content geared toward alumni continuing education. • Participate in assessment of curriculum sessions through post session debriefings as appropriate. • Participate in assessment of program through team debriefing and review process. • Represent the College and the 10KSB program at external business oriented events, as directed by the Executive Director. • Collaborate and coordinate with other Workforce and Economic Innovation units on employer engagement activities. • Other duties as needed to support program success. |
Minimum Qualifications |
• Bachelor’s degree required. Any and all degree(s) must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning. • A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in small business training, consulting, or ownership required. • Knowledge of the Philadelphia region small business and economic development landscape. • Understanding of traditional and non-traditional capital acquisition resources/strategies affiliated with small business growth and expansion. • Knowledge and understanding of the comprehensive community college mission. • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel. • Professional experience in the use of social media including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. • Excellent planning, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills required. • Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with alumni, broader program team, and local community partners required. • Ability to demonstrate strong initiative and effective problem solving skills required. • Ability to work evenings, as needed, is required. • Ability to work effectively with the program team and alumni, external community and program partners. • Goal oriented with the ability to demonstrate a commitment to the program outcomes required. • An understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff and students required. |
Preferred Qualifications |
• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in business related area preferred. • Advanced degree in business or related field preferred. • Knowledge of best practices associated with alumni services and/or adult education preferred. |
Work Location | Main Campus |
Benefits | |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
*Interested persons should complete an online application. *Cover letter of interest and resume REQUIRED. *Names and contact information of 3 professional references OPTIONAL. Review of applications will commence on May 17, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. Community College of Philadelphia is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity and Equal Access Employer. The College encourages applications from individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups. |
Salary Grade or Rank | III |
Salary Range | Salary commensurate with relevant work experience |
Job Posting Open Date | 04/26/2018 |
Job Posting Close Date | |
Type of Position | Administrator - Temp |
Job Category | |
Employment Status | Full-Time |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about Community College of Philadelphia?
- CareerBuilder.com
- Higheredjobs.com
- The Chronicle
- Veterans Job Fair
- Professional & Technology Diversity Career Fair
- AL DIA - Diversity Career Fair
- Community College of Philadelphia Website
- Indeed.com
- Other
- * If your answer to the above question is Other, please note the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
- * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- No Response
- High School/GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- Other
- * Is your Bachelor's degree in a business related area?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have an advanced degree in business or related field?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in small business training, consulting, or ownership?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have knowledge of best practices associated with alumni services and/or executive education?
- Yes
- No
Documents Needed to Apply
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- References