POSITION TITLE: Coordinator, Business Development

DEPARTMENT: Academic & Student Affairs - WorkNet         SITE: ICOT

SALARY SCHEDULE: A&P                                                               GRADE: C

BASIC FUNCTION:

Manages the day to day activities of Pinellas County Business Development Center (PCBDC), including developing relationships with other economic development agencies, funding partners, local employers and entrepreneurs. Counsels and teaches current and potential small business owners in all aspects of starting and operating a small business including assisting in the development of business and financial plans for clients, operating and growing a business venture. Develops and delivers small business-related seminars and workshops.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generates small business clients in need of the services of the Business Development Center.
• Counsels current and potential small business owners in all aspects of starting and operating a small business.
• Assists clients in creating business and financial plans.
• Represents the PCBDC in outside committees and organizations and legislative activities.
• Makes presentations to community groups, business organizations and trade shows about PCBDC and its various programs, including the services of WorkNet Pinellas in the support of business and training opportunities at St Petersburg College.
• Develops relationships with potential partners, i.e. bankers, consultants, chambers of commerce, etc.
• Supervises and participates in special research projects related to the Center and prepares reports recommending solutions to problems.
• Develops policies and procedures and annual goals.
• Supports the WorkNet Pinellas business outreach program.
• Performs other duties as required.

Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Management, Finance, Accounting or related field required. MBA preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

At least three (3) years experience in small business ownership or management. Public speaking experience and financial lending experience preferred. Applicant must become a Certified Business Counselor or its equivalent within six months of hiring. Experience in supervising staff.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of small business development needs and processes, Knowledge of how to develop business, financial and marketing plans for a business, including use of applicable software, Knowledge of SBA lending practices and procedures, Knowledge of business use of technology, Oral and written communication skills, including complex analysis and report writing and public presentations, Ability to supervise staff, ability to work as part of a team, ability to evaluate business models and make effective recommendations to solve business problems, Knowledge of modern techniques, methods, procedures and principles and practices of finance and management as applied to small business development and the ability to apply them for business improvement.
 
 
 
 

Revised: 09/2006