JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job ID: 20747 THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO UNIVERSITIES OF WISCONSIN EMPLOYEES POSITION SUMMARY: This position provides direct support for multiple grants within the Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship (IBE) Strategic Projects unit, development & management of a statewide UW Student clinic initiative, and data management to ensure compliance with grant requirements. The position will work collaboratively will all IBE programs and statewide stakeholders, to identify resources that will enhance and complement grant deliverables. The focus of this position will be Wisconsin entrepreneurs who are looking to start or grow their businesses through customized initiatives and connection to the Universities of Wisconsin (UW)resources. Primary objectives include: the development of a statewide student clinic initiative that will provide financial projections and marketing support, management of four capital readiness annual accelerator cohorts for women entrepreneurs, small business clinics throughout the state, IT management for specific program needs, and grant compliance for all current and future initiatives. This is a full-time position that will report directly to the IBE Strategic Projects Director. The position will require working closely with others in the Institute, across the UWs, and various statewide, regional, and local organizations that support entrepreneurs and small businesses. The position may be funded by multiple sponsored projects including co-sponsorships. Hybrid or remote telecommuting may be available. Preference will be given to Wisconsin residents. Travel around Wisconsin and occasional out of state travel is expected. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Student Clinic 50% The program manager will build upon two successful programs developed through CARES and Mainstreet Bounce Back funding. Student clinics provide WI entrepreneurs access to accounting/marketing students, who under the guidance of CPA/Faculty, complete customized projects that prepare clients to be lender ready or explore ways to increase their marketing capacity. This is a complex role that will require experience working with students, management of client expectations, knowledge of capital readiness requirements and general marketing strategies. Recruit, onboard, and supervise/manage students across multiple UW campuses in areas of financial projections and marketing strategies Develop operational policies, procedures and best practices that can be transferred to students/faculty across the Universities of Wisconsin Work closely with the UW Eau Claire Captial Access Team for streamlined expansion of the program to a statewide level program Manage additional staff (CPAs, Student Manager) as the program expands to ensure quality and consistency of deliverables Accelerator Program Management 30% One way to develop customized training is through accelerator programs. This requires a deep understanding of the cohort model, target audience, and resources to advance business growth. A highly collaborative approach that incorporates local resources, proven strategies, technology, and management of each participant\'s expectations is essential to this position. Management of accelerator platform (ex: Innovation Within) for cohort participants Work closely with the strategic projects learning navigators to support customized curriculum development Work collaboratively with the strategic projects team on the triage of applicants, selection of cohort participants, management of deliverables, and reporting requirements Program Management 20% To ensure full consideration, please submit application materials as soon as possible. Applicant screening will begin immediately and be ongoing through 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2024. For additional details and to apply, visit the following website and search for Job ID 20747: www.careers.wisconsin.edu ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIF CATIONS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered for this position, applicants must have: Master\'s degree in business or related field Experience managing students or higher education outreach initiatives Experience in business development, strategic planning, marketing strategies, or business consulting Experience running or participating in accelerator programs that incorporate Lean Startup methodology Experience with the use of online tools to manage cohort participation and program deliverables Knowledge of resource providers throughout the statewide entrepreneurial and small business ecosystem Data and grant management experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Well qualified applicants will also have a substantial amount of experience in a combination of the following: Experience running entrepreneurial programs that provide education, access to capital, and business pitch opportunities Experience with discovery and/or implementation of collaborative workplace tools, modernized technology, and/or AI integration to enhance operations Five or more years managing grant deliverables, budgets and reporting ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu