The George Mason University, Mason Enterprise Center invites applications for an ICAP Program Coordinator position. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.
About the Department:
The Virginia SBDC and its ICAP program are part of the Mason Enterprise department.
Virginia SBDC – The Virginia SBDC is an organization of 27 local Small Business Development Center offices across Virginia providing professional business counseling, training, and business resources to help grow and strengthen Virginia businesses.
ICAP – The Innovation Commercialization Assistance Program (ICAP) is focused on helping Virginia-based technology and innovation-driven startups on their path to success. ICAP works with startups to provide support along their entire journey towards scaling – from the early idea stage, all the way through working on Series A level of funding. This is accomplished through experiential learning programs and one-on-one advising with a team of experienced entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs. These services are offered at no cost and all advising is confidential.
About the Position:
The ICAP Program Coordinator provides overall support and coordination for ICAP programming and operations, including course offerings, management of team of 15+ ICAP mentors, events logistics and on-going program promotion.
Duties include the following:
Responsible for the project management and coordination for all ICAP programming and operations, including course offerings, management of team of 15+ ICAP Mentors, events logistics, and on-going program promotion;
Manage the application process for all program applicants, placement into bi-monthly cohorts, including facilitating ICAP Mentor introductions;
Engage with ICAP companies to track their status in the program, ensure they are meeting deadlines, and compiling action items assigned by their ICAP Mentor;
Support the Director in administering technical assistance, outreach, communications, and reporting to partners and funding sources;
Develop, expand, and strengthen relationships with ICAP teams, and ICAP Mentors – meet regularly and assess needs and progress;
Track and report follow-on counseling hours by ICAP Mentors and other reporting;
Track and report on impact by ICAP clients;
Update client profiles to track attendance, required document filings, and on-going work;
Assist in the planning and execution of ICAP events, such as course offerings, monthly calls, reunions, small group sessions, and partner gatherings. This work can include sending communications, assisting with event logistics, and tracking attendance for both in-person and virtual programming;
Create and send out announcements and routine procedural messages, as directed, in conjunction with ICAP and related programs;
Provide technical assistance to ICAP clients, as needed, with the online platforms to upload their work;
Attend in-person and virtual sessions, as needed, to assist with logistical support;
Create and update program materials, as needed;
Assist ICAP Mentors, as needed, in their work with ICAP teams;
Help identify, schedule, and prepare speakers for ICAP programming;
Assist with ICAP marketing and social media posting;
Responsible for website maintenance/updates and web content;
Assist with remote logistics for ICAP courses and events including coordinating with local partners, providing training and instruction to local counterparts, as needed, and report any problems or issues to ICAP managers in a timely fashion;
Review and revise impact and event participant surveys and assess results of ICAP teams' experience;
Create ICAP digital marketing e-newsletter for ICAP community monthly e-news; and specialized partner quarterly for potential referral organizations, as needed;
Contribute to VA SBDC management meetings, departmental committees, and other institutional team efforts, as needed; and
Other duties as assigned by the Director.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience;
Experience in event planning; and
Experience in program coordination.
Preferred Qualifications:
4 or more years of professional work experience;
Superior customer service skills;
Attention to detail;
Knowledge of social media marketing practices and platforms, specifically LinkedIn;
Excellent organizational and time management skills;
Demonstrated audio/visual skills;
Strong interpersonal skills with experience interacting with a diverse management team;
Working knowledge of Microsoft software platform; and
Knowledge of other basic computer programs.
Salary: Salary starting in the high $40,000s/low $50,000s, commensurate with education and experience
Location: Fairfax, VA
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