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UpTech Hiring Manager

Vision 2015 - 07/18/2012 - Job Description

POSITION: UpTech Manager – ezone, Independent Contractor

REPORTS TO: Vice-President, Entrepreneurship / Director, NKY ICC - ezone

INTERFACES WITH: Primarily with UpTech Companies, Development Team and Advisory Committee Members, and Community Business Representatives

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for assisting the VP-Entrepreneurship in coordinating logistical and communication functions related to the operation of the UpTech Business Accelerator.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Coordinate day-to-day program activities of the UpTech companies during their time in the business accelerator program to include such things as scheduled UpTech programs, common meeting room schedules, facilities services maintained, supplies replenished, etc.

• Resolve, or escalate as appropriate, questions and troubleshoot problems, that may arise onsite at the UpTech office suite

• Assist in the development and implementation of tasks required for the successful operation of the UpTech program

• Coordinate with and support the Community Support Network teams and the Mentors in relation to their work with the individual UpTech companies

• Coordinate the resolution of issues that may arise in relation to program agreements, such as the operating agreement with NKU, leases for space, and so on

• Serve as a liaison with marketing and communication agent(s), as well as other support organizations, to ensure successful public representation, presentation, managing and maintaining social media and website operations

• Assist and coordinate with the Vice President, Entrepreneurship and UpTech Fund manager with administrative activities and support as directed.

• Assist the Vice President, Entrepreneurship and Assistant Director, ezone in tracking the individual companies’ performance in meeting agreed upon benchmarks and deadlines

• Coordinate scheduling of classes and social events and attend as many as possible

• Coordinate scheduling, agenda preparation, note taking, and follow-up of meetings of the Advisory Committee and the development team

• Complete reports other tasks as assigned by the Vice President, Entrepreneurship

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree required, and Masters degree helpful, in business, finance or related field with a concentration in economic development, entrepreneurship, or finance and knowledge of small businesses; supplemented by experience with economic development, start ups, government programs; or any combination of training and experience which meets the desired knowledge, skills and abilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload.

• Understanding of what is necessary to support technology based small businesses and start ups.

• Must have strong ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to both internal and external audiences.

• Must have strong knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software.

• Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential information. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.

• Work requires attention to detail in research and creation of reports and materials as well as establishing priorities and meeting deadlines

• Ability to organize and maintain multiple task lists and work plans.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.

• Must be a self starter and willing to lead by example within the team.

• Must be tolerant and flexible in diverse situations and able to manage stressful situations in a calm manner.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires occasional travel and frequent off site work; valid driver’s license and insurance required. Irregular hours may be required of this position.

COMPENSATION CLASS: Contract position with an anticipated term of 7/1/12 – 6/30/13

COMPENSATION RANGE: To be negotiated