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Looking for a rewarding career at an organization that empowers small businesses? The Northland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is seeking a Program Coordinator to join our team and contribute to our award-winning program of the Northland Foundation. The Northland SBDC provides one-on-one technical assistance to entrepreneurs in the seven counties of Northeast Minnesota and in five Native Nations. The Program Coordinator is responsible for managing day-to-day operations of the SBDC as well as driving special initiatives forward. Candidates must have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively and thrive in a flexible work environment with a primarily remote team. Compensation & Benefits: Salary range of $72,000-$80,000. Benefits highlights include: 100% of health insurance premiums for successful applicant and up to 80% for dependents 39 days (312 hours) of total PTO and paid holidays annually, increasing to 45 days (360 hours) after two years of employment Paid parental leave 6% of salary contributed to retirement plan (after one year of continued employment and 1,000 hours worked) Relationships Reports to Regional Director, Northland SBDC Manages a team of 10 independent contractor consultants Engages with a team of 5 SBDC employee consultants and administrative support staff Builds and supports partnerships with key regional stakeholders in economic development Responsibilities: Program Administration (35% of time) Manages day-to-day operations of the SBDC program, ensuring efficiency and compliance with federal and state requirements. Oversees client intake and assignment process Monitors and maintains data quality in client management systems Manages consultant contracts and relationships Coordinates training programs and events for clients and staff Strategic Planning and Project Management (25% of time) Contributes to the center's strategic direction and leads innovative initiatives to achieve program goals. Participates in leadership meetings and strategic planning sessions Analyzes program data to inform decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement Proposes and develops innovative approaches to enhance SBDC services Plans, executes, and evaluates special initiatives aligned with strategic goals Monitors project progress, ensures deadlines are met, and reports on outcomes Financial Management, Reporting, and Compliance (30% of time) Assists in budget development, monitoring, and reporting to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability and program compliance. Processes invoices and manages contractor budgets Assists in preparing financial reports for stakeholders Supports grant writing and reporting processes Prepares regular reports on program performance and outcomes Supports accreditation and site review processes Stakeholder Relations (10% of time) Maintains strong relationships with internal and external partners to support the SBDC mission. Represents the SBDC at community events and partner meetings including giving presentations Responds to inquiries from the Lead Center and other stakeholders Coordinates with other SBDC network members on statewide initiatives