Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Business Education Coordinator, CL Fund - Pittsburgh, PA

Posted: 4/29/08

CL Fund
CL Fund provides capital and education to entrepreneurs and growing small businesses to create new jobs and expand economic opportunity across western Pennsylvania. For over 17 years, CL Fund has provided alternative financing to start-ups and other small businesses planning to grow. With $46 million in assets under management, it fills a gap in the traditional lending market by connecting people with flexible financing and educational opportunities, often unavailable from banks. CL Fund acts as a catalyst for entrepreneurs on their path to growth. CL Fund is a nonprofit organization, certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) by the U.S. Treasury Department.

Business Education Coordinator Responsibilities
Organize education services to strengthen business operations and management of current and potential CL Fund borrowers. More specifically:

Arrange for maximum use of business education programs provided by third parties (Small Business Development Centers, other universities, SCORE, consultants etc.)
Enhance effective communication and collaborative relationships among CL Fund, its borrowers, potential borrowers and third party business education providers

Inform borrowers and potential borrowers about CL Fund business education resources
Develop content for e-mail newsletters on a regular basis
Schedule and approve subcontracted business education services from a variety of providers, partially paid for by CL Fund

Coordinate the provision of business education services directly by CL Fund (i.e. Fast Trac, training by Callidus partners and presentations or consultations by CL Fund personnel)
Plan and create new CL Fund mentor/protégé program for borrowers
Measure and report results of the business education program on a regular basis
Ensure effective and complete use of SBA Micro Loan Program Technical Assistance grant funds each year (see Opportunity Assistance program)

Business Education Coordinator Traits and Skills
CL Fund values entrepreneurial employees who are determined, agile, open-minded, forward-looking and

Able to manage the entire business education function (no direct reports) in a strategic and organized manner
Able to manage multiple tasks and move all of them forward at the same time (e.g., schedule training classes, recruit mentors, assess business needs of borrowers, and arrange for maximum use of third-party education resources)
Self-motivated and requiring little supervision
Capable of prioritizing tasks and identifying problems and their solutions
Able to add new program elements when outlined by management
Capable of good business sense – i.e., able to interview borrowers and identify areas of weakness in their businesses, and determine what steps should be taken to address the weaknesses
Adept at marketing the business education program in a creative manner

CL Fund also values employees who act as teammates – with each other, with its borrowers, and with its partners. It seeks employees who are accountable, resourceful, collaborative and:

Able to demonstrate solid interpersonal skills with a helpful, down-to-earth demeanor
Skilled at establishing and sustaining collaborative relationships
Proficient at persuasive communication with a variety of stakeholders

Business Education Coordinator Qualifications

College degree required, graduate degree preferred
3 to 5 years business experience including:

Commercial lending, or
Business management (i.e. managing a store)

Demonstrated business acumen
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Able to initiate, plan and work independently with minimal supervision

Compensation and Benefits:

Flexible work schedule
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; retirement plan and flexible spending accounts

TO APPLY: Reply with cover letter discussing experience and skills valuable to growing businesses to:
Business Education Coordinator
1920 Gulf Tower
707 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Fax: 412-201-2451
or: info2@clfund.com
www.clfund.com

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