Program Manager of the Center for Black Entrepreneurship (LIFT) (Grant-Funded)

Position Summary

The Center for Black Entrepreneurship (CBE) is seeking a passionate professional, interested in innovation and enjoys working with early-stage founders to transition ideas to the marketplace.

The Program Manager for the LIFT program will report directly to the Executive Director, work collaboratively with Project Workstream Leads, and be responsible for managing project timelines, program execution, and communication with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have experience in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship to city, regional, and state entities, and preferably within the Atlanta region, HBCU (Historically Black Colleges or Universities) alumni networks;

help recruit diverse innovator teams into the program; work with the Project Lead on Mentorship to recruit mentors; track team progress, and coordinate with CBE leadership and other partners including for program assessment.

That person will also have experience in project management and the ability to work with multiple constituencies.

NOTE : This is a multi-year grant-funded position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Recruiting, Selection, and Onboarding

Develop marketing campaign in coordination with ED of the CBE

Recruit participants, trainers, mentors, and experts

Support program participant selection

Coordinate with network partners to expand program reach and impact

Program Delivery & Engagement

Manage and execute on program strategy, goals, timeline, and calendar

Organize the delivery of training and mentoring sessions

Align program design to participant needs

Connect founders to helpful resources

Act as point of contact for program participants needing support or resources

Program Planning & Reporting

Provide input to program framework with the guidance from management team

Prepare assessment questionnaires

Analyze survey results and consolidate as summary reports

Monitor program budget as needed

Communication and Reporting

Create and share key communications to program participants, such as newsletter and session reminders / follow-ups, and identify opportunities to support participant engagement

Be a point of contact for program participants needing support or help accessing resources

Prepare project reports

Required Qualifications This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of entrepreneurship or entrepreneurship support experience.

Must have excellent organizational skills and detail-orientation. Must have strong written, and oral communication skills.

Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Must be able to work independently and under pressure, managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Must be able to manage multiple projects with changing deadlines.

High level of professionalism needed.

Tact, diplomacy, and the ability to exercise discretion and judgment in matters that are sensitive and confidential is required.

Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree is preferred.

Experience working in innovation & entrepreneurship ecosystem. (e.g., incubators, accelerators, advisory services, etc.) Demonstrated commitment to DEI.

Certifications, Licenses, Restrictions None Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to : sit, talk, hear, use hands to handle office supplies, operate computer and other office equipment.

The employee is frequently required to : reach with hands and arms,walk, and stand. The employee is occasionally required to : stoop, climb, and lift and / or move up to 15 pounds without assistance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

Shift Days % Travel Required 0% Full Time / Part Time Full-time Work Location / Schedule : This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

FLSA Exempt Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Candidate Start Date Position End Date