Director - Business Incubator

The Director, Business Incubator will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the Association s business incubator by working collaboratively with incubator partners and clients, corporates, incubatee., business service providers, economic development entities, and the business community. The Director, Business Incubator will write and administergrants and oversees and facilitate the operation of the business incubator by coordinating services and developing and providing business development assistance to incubators and partners

The Impact Youll Make in this Role

1. Ensure the success of the Associations commitment to supporting economic development by
2. facilitating entrepreneurship and small business development
3. Oversees the day-to-day operation of the business incubator facility, including marketing the facility, recruiting potential partners, and assisting in screening potential clients and making recommendations
4. Works with community stakeholders and advances community partnerships to stimulate economic development in the region
5. Acts as a catalyst to strengthen the region s small-business support network by coordinating the delivery of services to partners and clients and working closely with other business service providers to facilitate partner and client success
6. Evaluates and seeks potential funding sources through program revenue grant, donors etc.
7. Develops and maintains a client database, prepares periodic reports, and maintains records of projects, progress, and the status of the incubator
8. Coordinates, maintains, and reviews needs to ensure the incubator is meeting current targeted industry needs.
9. Assists in developing and implementing policies governing the operation of the facility consistent with the funding contracts, including meeting performance metrics and goals.
10. Conducts business counseling with partners and clients on an individual basis.
11. Manages funds by planning and developing the incubator budget.
12. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
13. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed
14. Contributes to the overall success of the Research and Economic Development by performing all other duties as assigned