Sponsor Funded - Project Coordinator, Small Business Consultant - 0602211

Georgia State University - Atlanta, GA

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Job Location:

Atlanta, GA

Job Category:

Business

Posted:

January 3

Georgia State University's Small Business Development Center department are seeking applicants for an Sponsor Funded - Project Coordinator, Small Business Consultant position.

Duties: Provide individual instruction to entrepreneurs, business owners, and business managers. Analyze situations, make recommendations, and educate clients with regard to business plans, market feasibility, financial viability, operations management, and legal structures, to name but a few topics. Maintain an appropriate level and mix of clients as noted by annual deliverables and strategic plan objectives.

Direct clients to other appropriate sources of business information and assistance.

Develop and deliver business training programs that are responsive to the needs of the business community served. Generate curricula for business programs, seminars, conferences, etc. for the local business interests. Determine topics, agendas, instructors, instructional materials, location, time and other resources required. Create and produce instructional materials. Serve as an instructor of business training programs and secure qualified outside instructors, as needed. Effectively market business training programs within assigned communities, so as to meet annual deliverables.

Perform administrative responsibilities as assigned including documenting activities per procedures. Assist in office operation to ensure client service and timely response to client inquiries. Document client activities via Client Information System (CIS) in a timely, accurate, and comprehensive manner. Maintain adequate client files per the requirements of funding sources including the US Small Business Administration and the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center.

Serve as an advocate of business development, expansion and retention in the area, thereby becoming a visible leader in the local business community. Work collaboratively with private-sector businesses, other economic development assistance units of the University System, and other units of State Government to further the economic well-being of Georgia's citizens. Engage in public relations activities including, but not limited to, speeches, presentations, active committee participation, and direct discussions.

Assist in the continued development, implementation, and updating of the Georgia SBDC Network's strategic plan. Work with regional colleagues to develop and deploy annual regional action plans that correspond with the organizational strategic plan. Prepare individual work plans, including professional development initiatives, which support regional objectives.

Seek and apply for grants relevant to entrepreneurship and business development. Initiate co-sponsorship of programs with private businesses, economic development organizations, and other government entities.

Develop specific area(s) of expertise within the arena of business development. Apply this knowledge through new training programs, consulting tools, research projects, and/or other business assistance programs.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two years related experience; or a high school diploma or GED and six years related experience; or a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in business such as Masters in Business Administration. Experience in small business ownership or management or in providing services to small business owners. Knowledge of personal computers and common business software applications. Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.

Salary Range $56,000 - $60,000

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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Georgia State University

Atlanta

GA

30303

United States

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Thanks to my Berean Cousin Lori for this info:

FULTON COUNTY/JOB VACANCY 1/9/12

PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT (404-613-6700)

141 PRYOR STREET, SUITE 3030, ATLANTA, GA 30303

competitive job announcement 11-338

HEALTH ASSOCIATE – WIC TITLE CODE: 303123

SALARY RANGE: A13 - $23,279 - $40,308

(APPLICANTS WILL BE HIRED AT A SALARY, WITHIN THE ABOVE RANGE, COMENSURATE WITH THEIR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE.)

THIS IS A WORK TEST POSITION WHICH REQUIRES SUCCESSFUL COMPLETITION OF 90 DAYS ON THE JOB TRAINING BEFORE BEING ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT TO PROBATIONARY STATUS.

GRANT FUNDED POSITION IN THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS (PUBLIC HEALTH) DEPARTMENT.

QUALIFICATIONS:

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR G.E.D. EQUIVALENT AND ONE (1) YEAR OF EXPERIENCE IN HEALTH CARE, CLIENT, OR CUSTOMER SERVICE; OR A YEAR FOR YEAR INTERCHANGE OF INDICATED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EQUAL TO THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License or proof of mobility equivalent may be requested.

EXAMINATION:

The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

TO APPLY:

Online application which is available at the county’s web page: www.fultoncountyga.gov and Completed Fulton County application forms will be accepted a the Personnel Department, 141 Pryor St., S.W., Suite 3030, Atlanta, Ga. 30303.. all applications must be completed in full before they are submitted. additional information will not be accepted after applications are received by the personnel department.

CLOSING date:

jANUARY 11, 2012

It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.

JOB SUMMARY/ DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS/ ESSENTIAL DUTIES (REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE)/ KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Incumbent in this class performs defined duties related to registering patients for participation in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. Responsibilities include checking patients into clinics, preparing charts, verifying income eligibility, issuing vouchers, and performing related clerical duties.

This is the second level within a four-level health associate classification series. Health Associate-WIC is distinguished from Health Associate Lead in that the former works independently off-site to educate patients/clients about services and benefits of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, whereas the latter provides lead direction to assigned staff in addition to performing office management duties at an assigned clinic.

Performs patient check-in duties, including preparing charts, checking height and weight, and taking patient’s measurements. Verifies client’s program eligibility and issues manual vouchers. Maintains voucher inventory, files, and other documents and reports in accordance with federal and state regulations. Explains the benefits of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, including related procedures and regulations. Assists clients in obtaining referral services to other agencies. Schedules appointments and classes. Responds to telephone inquiries. Collects, organizes, and maintains program data utilizing computer files. Enrolls clients referred from other agencies into the WIC Program.

Knowledge of: Office practices and procedures; Principles and practices of customer service; General office equipment; Laws, rules, and regulations governing eligibility for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program; Personal computers and related software.

Organizing and maintaining files and data; Providing effective customer service; Using general office equipment, including a typewriter, telephone, calculator, copier, and fax machine; Operating personal computers, including word processing and other related software; Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other County personnel, officials, and the general public; Communication and interpersonal techniques as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

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