MBAC Program Manager

Plans and coordinates programs and activities consistent with the goals and objectives of the Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC), overseeing all development, reporting and delivery.  Provides one-on-one counseling to minority businesses; originates and conducts meetings with community leaders, state and local officials, and manages the overall provision and direction of professional services for minority and disadvantaged businesses. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Maintains a thorough knowledge of administrative policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines and will provide discipline as required. Incumbent identifies additional funding opportunities for the MBAC and submits budgets and quarterly and annual reports for the center. The MBAC Program Manager coordinates business activities with local, state, and federal agencies and develops internal and external resources to accomplish program objectives.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or other closely related field AND 7 years of experience working in business management, fiscal planning and accounting, employee training and development, office management and other support functions, 2 years of which is supervisory experience; AND 5 years of experience in finance or financial services; OR 7 years of experience in business ownership and operations may be substituted in place of a degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be acceptable.

Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region. 

Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Must obtain a Certified Business Advisor (CBA) certification within six months of appointment/promotion.  Must obtain a Kauffman FastTrac certification within one year of appointment/promotion.  Must be available to travel.

Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.

Appointment to positions in this classification will require applicants to pass a police background investigation.

Final permanent appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity required by the Immigration and Nationality Act.