Program Project Coordinator, APEX Accelerator
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Program Project Coordinator, APEX Accelerator at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
Position Purpose
The APEX Accelerator Program Project Coordinator is designed to support and educate Wayne County businesses seeking
to sell their products and services to federal, state, and local government agencies. Funding for the position is provided by
the Department of Defense and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and reports to the APEX
Accelerator Program Manager.
Essential Functions
(Essential functions are the primary duties/major job responsibilities that an employee must be able to perform, with or
without reasonable accommodation. The essential functions are listed in order of importance.)
Essential Functions are listed with % time for each.
- Follow up on service and information requests from APEX Accelerator clients promptly. 25%
- Assist with registration of businesses in federal government set-aside programs (e.g., SBA, HUBZone,
WOSB). Support clients in registering and maintaining accounts in the System for Award Management
(SAM). 20%
- Contribute to managing APEX’s digital presence, including social media, training schedules, and website
content. 15%
- Attend and participate in meetings with Schoolcraft APEX Accelerator staff as required. 15%
- Conduct research to assess client business capabilities and alignment with federal contracting
opportunities. Identify and research new federal solicitations suitable for client bidding and provide
relevant information. 10%
- Promote and support marketing efforts for APEX-hosted training sessions and outreach events. 10%
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
WORK CONTEXT
This grid characterizes the position scope.
- Job Reports to: Manager
- Leadership Accountability: None
- Supervisory Accountability: None
- Organizational Accountability: None
- Financial Accountability: Monitors expenditures
- Customer Accountability: Interfaces with customers outside the S/C/D
- Freedom to Act: Subject to regular review by supervisor
Please note that on-the-job training will be provided.
Unique duties:
Qualifications:
Education: Associate's degree
- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience Experienced: Minimum 2 years of job-related experience
- Experience in MS PowerPoint and assisting with facilitating online instruction, on campus or in hyflex (online
and on campus) formats preferred.
- Experience utilizing video conferencing platforms preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of the government contracting market and the tools used by business to sell to this market.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple and complex projects.
- Ability to provide extensive customer service with courtesy and concerned attention to individual needs.
Preferred qualifications:
School/College/Division:
H92 - VP Student Affairs
Primary department:
H3201 - VP Academic Affairs
Employment type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Fractional Time
- Job category: Staff/Administrative
Funding/salary information:
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Hourly rate:
- Salary minimum: $26,200
- Salary hire maximum: $31,439
Working conditions:
- Normal office environment. - Occasional local travel is required.
Job openings:
- Number of openings: 1
- Reposted position: No
- Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
- Prior posting/requisition number:
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
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