Department
Business Development
Scope of Job
To manage and oversee the planning, organization and administration of the APEX Accelerator. Responsible for providing senior leadership skills and direction for the daily Operation of the APEX Accelerator Center.
Description of Duties
- Provides leadership, direction, and oversight for the APEX Accelerator Center and its staff to achieve program objectives.
- Manages and prepares program grant application, budget, and required reports to maintain program compliance standards.
- Achieves established programmatic performance benchmarks and utilizes effective methods for program sustainability, growth, and status.
- Oversees and implements Center priorities and goals.
- Establishes and maintains resource partnerships.
- Manages client development and outreach activities.
- Interprets and markets program and services.
- Continuously evaluates program progress and quality.
- Researches potential funding sources.
- Establishes liaisons with local businesses, public officials, and economic development organizations to promote region.
- Coordinates with or presents to business clients, cities, counties, and school districts for consulting on projects.
- Develops appropriate internal or external reports as required for the project or program.
- Oversees the development and completion of research and survey designs.
- Develops and monitors assigned budgets to ensure compliance with prescribed regulations and procedures.
- Researches, writes, and develops proposals in support of Center’s mission and goals.
- Provides guidance and assistance in the research and development activities for the
- Center.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
General direction from the assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Provides guidance to assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related degree from an accredited University. Other discipline areas will be considered if past work experience was attained in administration, budget management or Project Management capacity related to functions being performed by this position.
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Required Experience
Five (5) years progressively responsible professional experience related to the area, including experience in business, management, marketing, consulting, training or a related field. Experience in administration, budget management or Project Management and knowledge of grant proposal development process.
Preferred Experience
Supervisory experience.
Equipment
Experience with standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Usual office environment.
Other
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Possess excellent interpersonal, influencing and collaboration skills. Some evening and /or weekend work and travel may be required. Ability to multi-task.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category
Full-Time
Minimum Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date
08/11/2026
Grant Funded Position
Yes
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