Microenterprise Development Program Manager
Do you want to be part of a team that creates an empowering environment for Maine people to define and achieve their career, financial, and small business goals? If so, we have the perfect job for you!
The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking applicants for the position of Microenterprise Development Program Manager, which has the flexibility to be based in either Portland or Bangor. This full-time, soft-money funded position relies on the continuation of funding external to the University and University needs. New Ventures Maine has secured external funding consistently for nearly 45 years.
The Microenterprise Development Program Manager is responsible for organizing and managing program delivery and supporting, training, and supervising paid and volunteer staff within the Microenterprise Development Team. In addition, the Program Manager is responsible for providing microenterprise and asset development training, technical assistance, and support to the target population including displaced homemakers, single parents, TANF recipients, and other disadvantaged workers, and for developing and maintaining resources and organizational partnerships that contribute to small business/microenterprise development. This position also involves interacting with community resources including education, training, and employment programs, financial institutions, economic development agencies, businesses, social service agencies, and policy leaders. The position supports the overall mission of the organization to help Maine people succeed in the challenging economy and achieve economic security for themselves and their families.
New Ventures Maine (NVME) is a statewide education and economic development program administered through the UMA/University of Maine System. The mission of NVME is to help Maine people succeed in the changing economy and achieve economic security for themselves and their families. NVME achieves its mission by providing training and individual coaching in planning careers, starting businesses, managing money, building assets, and developing leaders.
A full position description can be found here.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to plan, initiate, and manage projects and workflow, including attention to detail and deadlines
- Group process and training skills and experience supervising and developing staff and teams
- Knowledge or experience in adult learning theory and practice, small business operation and management, and personal financial capability
- Computer/Information Technology proficiency and ability to apply in training and business assistance
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission of New Ventures Maine
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Financial Services, or another related field
- Two or more years of progressively responsible experience in program/project management, human resources development, or administration/planning
- Two or more years of experience in microenterprise development training and advising
- Understanding of business and economic development that contributes to economic development security and addresses gender, racial, and other equity issues
- Experience with distance learning tools and techniques
Review of applications will begin on February 22, 2023. Materials received after February 21, 2023, will be considered at the discretion of the university.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.