Business Management Consultant

Title:

1195-NN - Associate Business Management Counselor

Business Title:

Business Management Consultant

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor’s Proclamation 21-14.1, as a condition of employment, all WSU employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation no later than October 18, 2021. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation for new employees will be verified no later than October 18, 2021. If the effective date of appointment is October 18, 2021 or later vaccine or approved accommodation status will be verified prior to first day of employment. Please reach out to Human Resource Services (HRS) at h [email protected]  or 509-335-4521 if you have questions regarding this.

Summary of Duties:

With guidance and under general supervision from sp3nw leadership, the Business Management Consultant will engage and consult with stakeholders to coordinate and implement sp3nw programs and operational objectives. The position will also report outcomes of the engagements.
 

Initially these efforts will be focused on US Economic Development Administration (EDA) funded Flexible Infrastructure for Resilient Entrepreneurship (FIRE) elements:

• Executive Advisors and Review Team Honorarium (EARTH) -  a modified executive-in-residence program that matches startups with incentivized executive advisors for 10 months to provide business insights and expedite go-to-market actions;
• Internship Consultants for Entrepreneurs (ICE) – student teams that provide wrap-around services in marketing, bookkeeping and business research to accelerate startup growth and create high-quality workers;
• Rural Angel Investment Network (RAIN) – establishes a directory of funding opportunities, assess regional funding gaps, and trains local investment groups to develop funding for early-stage businesses to bridge the funding gap prior to SBIR/STTR funding 

This position will need to drive occasionally to attend offsite meetings with stakeholders, as well as events.

Essential Duties:

Basic Startup Ecosystem Engagement and Advising:  35%

• Engages and recruits entrepreneurs, mentors, service providers and other stakeholders into sp3nw activities and programs.
• Counsels entrepreneurs and startup teams on the development of life science startup businesses. 
• Identifies and evaluates startup challenges and opportunities and facilitates introductions and  inclusion with sp3nw programs and mentors and/or ecosystem programs.
• Guides and mentors startups in business plan and operating plan development for marketing, management and/or grant/funding proposals.
• Collaborates with ecosystem partners to optimize exposure for sp3nw program offerings, create partnerships, and leverage available best practices.

Program Operations Management:  35%

• Support the day-to-day operations of the sp3nw. 
• Develops and implements sp3nw programming, including virtual, hybrid, and in-person events, academic/internship collaborations through booking meeting space, creating online events, coordinating vendor services (i.e. catering, AV, and transportation) and creating physical and digital collateral.
• Attends meetings for program strategic development, coalition building and partner collaboration.
• Represents sp3nw by attending events and being active in the local startup community.
• Establishes communication between entrepreneurs, mentors, partners, and sp3nw portfolio companies.
• Track metrics and identify trends associated with sp3nw programs and initiatives.
• Contributes to sp3nw online presence (website and social media). 
• Invites and coordinates presenters; develops meeting resources and builds presentation decks.

Data Management and Reporting:  25%

• Assesses software options to identify appropriate software for aggregating and analyzing operational activities, events, programs, stakeholders and interactions.
• Evaluates and catalogues data and identify/develop tools for automatic data aggregation.
• Determine metrics associated with sp3nw portfolio startup companies, grant reporting, programs and operational goals.
• Assures data analysis and collaborates reporting with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute strategic insights gleaned from interacting with the data.
• Develop and facilitate data collection surveys/opportunities for stakeholders.
• Analyze data sets to inform and contribute to marketing, social media, and other communications. 

Other: 5%

• Perform other job-related duties as needed. 

Required Qualifications:

Positions require a Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and two (2) years of experience in business ownership, business management and/or program development. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. These positions may require additional licenses or certifications.

Additional Requirements:

• Proven project management experience
• Strong analytical ability and understanding of business models and drivers of success in start-ups.
• Experience and confidence working with high performing teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial, ethical, and highly motivated with a strong interest in the value start-ups bring to a community. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong, team-oriented work ethic with a willingness to work independently through forward thinking about what’s next.
• Proven ability to coordinate event teams.
• Demonstrated flexibility/adaptability to a wide variety of tasks.
• Proven ability to monitor and uphold a high standard of quality in all aspects of work.
• Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Proven problem-solving ability with solid analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
•  Highly organized.
• Valid driver’s license by date of hire.
• Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience with commercialization, start-up support, and/or startup funding is an asset.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Washington State University, Health Sciences Spokane
Department Name: sp3nw
City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA 99202
Department Link: 

https://spokane.wsu.edu/

https://www.sp3nw.org/

Monthly Salary: Commensurate on experience and qualifications
FTE: 100%
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary
Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end 12 months after hire date. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Posting Close Date: Open until filled
Screening Begin Date: September 30, 2021
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Application Instructions:  Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume 2) a cover letter. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

1) Resume

2) A cover letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .

Title:

1195-NN - Associate Business Management Counselor

Business Title:

Business Management Consultant

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor’s Proclamation 21-14.1, as a condition of employment, all WSU employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation no later than October 18, 2021. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation for new employees will be verified no later than October 18, 2021. If the effective date of appointment is October 18, 2021 or later vaccine or approved accommodation status will be verified prior to first day of employment. Please reach out to Human Resource Services (HRS) at h [email protected]  or 509-335-4521 if you have questions regarding this.

Summary of Duties:

With guidance and under general supervision from sp3nw leadership, the Business Management Consultant will engage and consult with stakeholders to coordinate and implement sp3nw programs and operational objectives. The position will also report outcomes of the engagements.
 

Initially these efforts will be focused on US Economic Development Administration (EDA) funded Flexible Infrastructure for Resilient Entrepreneurship (FIRE) elements:

• Executive Advisors and Review Team Honorarium (EARTH) -  a modified executive-in-residence program that matches startups with incentivized executive advisors for 10 months to provide business insights and expedite go-to-market actions;
• Internship Consultants for Entrepreneurs (ICE) – student teams that provide wrap-around services in marketing, bookkeeping and business research to accelerate startup growth and create high-quality workers;
• Rural Angel Investment Network (RAIN) – establishes a directory of funding opportunities, assess regional funding gaps, and trains local investment groups to develop funding for early-stage businesses to bridge the funding gap prior to SBIR/STTR funding 

This position will need to drive occasionally to attend offsite meetings with stakeholders, as well as events.

Essential Duties:

Basic Startup Ecosystem Engagement and Advising:  35%

• Engages and recruits entrepreneurs, mentors, service providers and other stakeholders into sp3nw activities and programs.
• Counsels entrepreneurs and startup teams on the development of life science startup businesses. 
• Identifies and evaluates startup challenges and opportunities and facilitates introductions and  inclusion with sp3nw programs and mentors and/or ecosystem programs.
• Guides and mentors startups in business plan and operating plan development for marketing, management and/or grant/funding proposals.
• Collaborates with ecosystem partners to optimize exposure for sp3nw program offerings, create partnerships, and leverage available best practices.

Program Operations Management:  35%

• Support the day-to-day operations of the sp3nw. 
• Develops and implements sp3nw programming, including virtual, hybrid, and in-person events, academic/internship collaborations through booking meeting space, creating online events, coordinating vendor services (i.e. catering, AV, and transportation) and creating physical and digital collateral.
• Attends meetings for program strategic development, coalition building and partner collaboration.
• Represents sp3nw by attending events and being active in the local startup community.
• Establishes communication between entrepreneurs, mentors, partners, and sp3nw portfolio companies.
• Track metrics and identify trends associated with sp3nw programs and initiatives.
• Contributes to sp3nw online presence (website and social media). 
• Invites and coordinates presenters; develops meeting resources and builds presentation decks.

Data Management and Reporting:  25%

• Assesses software options to identify appropriate software for aggregating and analyzing operational activities, events, programs, stakeholders and interactions.
• Evaluates and catalogues data and identify/develop tools for automatic data aggregation.
• Determine metrics associated with sp3nw portfolio startup companies, grant reporting, programs and operational goals.
• Assures data analysis and collaborates reporting with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute strategic insights gleaned from interacting with the data.
• Develop and facilitate data collection surveys/opportunities for stakeholders.
• Analyze data sets to inform and contribute to marketing, social media, and other communications. 

Other: 5%

• Perform other job-related duties as needed. 

Required Qualifications:

Positions require a Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and two (2) years of experience in business ownership, business management and/or program development. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. These positions may require additional licenses or certifications.

Additional Requirements:

• Proven project management experience
• Strong analytical ability and understanding of business models and drivers of success in start-ups.
• Experience and confidence working with high performing teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial, ethical, and highly motivated with a strong interest in the value start-ups bring to a community. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong, team-oriented work ethic with a willingness to work independently through forward thinking about what’s next.
• Proven ability to coordinate event teams.
• Demonstrated flexibility/adaptability to a wide variety of tasks.
• Proven ability to monitor and uphold a high standard of quality in all aspects of work.
• Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Proven problem-solving ability with solid analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
•  Highly organized.
• Valid driver’s license by date of hire.
• Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience with commercialization, start-up support, and/or startup funding is an asset.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Washington State University, Health Sciences Spokane
Department Name: sp3nw
City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA 99202
Department Link: 

https://spokane.wsu.edu/

https://www.sp3nw.org/

Monthly Salary: Commensurate on experience and qualifications
FTE: 100%
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary
Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end 12 months after hire date. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Posting Close Date: Open until filled
Screening Begin Date: September 30, 2021
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Application Instructions:  Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume 2) a cover letter. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

1) Resume

2) A cover letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .