Coordinator, APEX Business Development Program (FT, Temporary, Grant Funded), CFTE21183CENT

College of DuPage

1d • $49,640 • Hybrid

About The Position

The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.

College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Coordinator, APEX is an advising position through a federal, state and locally grant-funded economic development program, APEX Accelerator, locally hosted by College of DuPage's Business Development Center. The role would serve in the capacity of administering the services under the grant, provides advising for government contracting including initial and ongoing counseling to those small businesses which seek to sell products and services to local, state, and federal government agencies. The Coordinator empowers businesses to prepare and position for government contracting by providing training in market research, networking/outreach initiatives, prospecting bids, proposal preparation, providing information regarding socio-economic certifications and providing ongoing training and support in alignment with APEX grant requirements. This position advises external small business clients through the federally funded APEX Accelerator program; it does not directly interact with College of DuPage academic departments or students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• At least one (1) years of experience in management of programs in a training environment required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• This position requires a background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business preferred.
• (2) Two years of experience in commercial or governmental contracting or small business activities preferred.
• Emphasis on sales, public relations and/or marketing preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide business counseling to clients preparing to enter or expand within the government marketplace.
• Conduct market and procurement research within local, state, and federal systems, including bid history, market assessments, and award analysis.
• Identify, interview, and recommend subject-matter experts and resource providers as instructors and referral partners.
• Develop, schedule, and implement annual program planning strategies, including organizing resources and sequencing seminars and workshops related to government contracting at all levels.
• Develop, schedule, and deliver seminars, workshops, and conferences on APEX Accelerator-related and government contracting topics.
• Attend required training sessions and staff meetings as mandated by the APEX Accelerator grant or Program Manager.
• Assist the APEX Manager in developing program goals, budgets, and performance outcomes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision effective the first day of employment, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment.
• College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer.
• The College of DuPage is committed to recruiting and retaining high performing talent to our institution, continuing our tradition of excellence.
• We encourage all people across the broad spectrum of those communities we serve to explore and apply for positions at COD for which they believe they are qualified.
• College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level