Monday, January 4, 2010

Business Education Coordinator, Bridgeway Capital - Pittsburgh, PA

Posted: 1/4/10

Bridgeway Capital (www.bridgewaycapital.org) located in Pittsburgh, Pa., provides capital and education opportunities to small businesses to increase jobs and ignite economic growth across western Pennsylvania. Founded in 1990, Bridgeway Capital serves 15 counties and manages $53 million. Bridgeway Capital is a nonprofit organization, certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) by the U.S. Treasury Department.

Position Summary

Bridgeway Capital is seeking a Business Education Coordinator to improve the knowledge and skills of entrepreneurs and small business owners through enhanced education opportunities. The Business Education Coordinator will assess the needs of Bridgeway Capital’s current and potential borrowers and, based on these assessments, coordinate the provision of education services to strengthen their business operations and management.

Responsibilities

- Perform site visits to current and potential borrowers, particularly new businesses and SBA Microloan borrowers to help determine their strengths and weaknesses
- Determine appropriate education opportunities and resources to address weaknesses identified in the business assessments
- Recommend action plans to current and potential borrowers
- Develop, maintain and expand relationships with business education providers
- Work with third-party business education providers to plan and implement specialized workshops, seminars, etc. for current and potential borrowers as needed
- Manage SBA Microloan Program Technical Assistance grant funds effectively to connect current and potential borrowers with education opportunities
- Plan and implement mentoring program for borrowers
- Inform current and potential borrowers about Bridgeway Capital’s business education resources; develop content for e-mail newsletters distributed to borrowers
- Measure and report results of the business education program on a regular basis

Qualifications

- Commitment to advancing Bridgeway Capital’s mission
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field (MBA preferred)
- Minimum 2-3 years experience in business environment with responsibility for managing projects
- Experience working effectively with business owners and entrepreneurs, with the ability to build effective working relationships with clients, staff and educational providers
- Demonstrated ability to work independently to develop and implement plans to accomplish stated goals
- Superior ability to communicate persuasively and concisely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, both orally and in writing
- Well-organized and detail-oriented: systematic and thorough in moving multiple tasks forward to completion
- Positive and cooperative attitude

Bridgeway Capital offers the opportunity to be part of a committed and effective team which contributes to the mission of enhancing the economic climate of western Pennsylvania. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; a retirement plan and a flexible spending account.

TO APPLY:

Please send resumes and cover letter (with position title in the subject line) to:

Attn: Business Education Coordinator Search
Bridgeway Capital
707 Grant Street, Suite 1920
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Fax: 412-201-2451
or: info2@bridgewaycapital.org

No phone calls, please

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