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Job Overview

The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center seek a marketing, networking, and administrative professional with strong skills in organization, public speaking, event planning, digital marketing, and record keeping to serve the Carrollton area as a Program Coordinator I. Applicants must have basic business knowledge, familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite, experience with digital marketing (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Constant Contact, WordPress, etc.), and be proficient with Microsoft Office. Knowledge of the Carrollton area economic development community is a plus. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field and 3 years of business experience.

The position’s starting salary range is $35,796 to $40,000 and includes a generous benefits package (health, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.) and two retirement plan options. The University of Georgia contributes to retirement plans at different rates according to the plan selected (ORP 9.24% | TRS 16.81%). For more information about our benefits, click here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Job Description

The Program Coordinator is a classified employee responsible for being the first point of contact with the public, and who assists the Business Consultants and Area Director of an Area Office with client program development, program delivery, client management and administration.  The position provides administrative support for the office through the effective management of multiple, simultaneous projects, as well as marketing efforts for local SBDC programs and services. Being the first point of contact, the Program Coordinator must be able to deliver introductory presentations to prospective clients and inquirers. This person also conducts introductory meetings and provides basic introductory business information via telephone, email, in person. Light, multi-county travel is required, primarily to local area events.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Duties and Responsibilities

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in marketing preferred or related field such as public relations or communication and 3 years business experience preferred.

Additional skills required

Skilled in Windows environment, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as desktop publishing and editing programs; presentation and public speaking skills; social media platforms; organized, independent, self-starter who takes the initiative to continually improve the operations. Desires to continually learn and develop professionally.  Desires to help others and work as a valued team member.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

How to Apply

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Letter of Application Prompt

The cover letter should address the following: Our employees say empathy — an understanding of and service to others — is important in their role at the SBDC. In your letter, please describe instances where empathy is evidenced in your work or elsewhere and discuss why you are interested in supporting the mission and culture of our organization.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Apply Now” style=”custom” custom_background=”#ba0c2f” custom_text=”#ffffff” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-paper-plane-o” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.westga.edu%2Fpostings%2F18395||target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

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