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The Women’s Business Center (WBC) Program Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Women’s Business Center’s operations, including program development, client services, outreach, and strategic partnerships. This role is dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs by providing resources, training, and guidance that foster business success and growth. The Program Manager will lead a team in delivering high-quality programs and services that empower women to achieve their business goals, while ensuring the center meets its funding and compliance requirements. Physical Address/Location of position:  340 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704

• Manage daily operations of the WBC to ensure grant obligations are met and impact realized.
• Collaborate with university and community partners to enhance entrepreneurship education for MSI students/alumni of the university and ensure the success of WBC clients in the surrounding areas.
• Responsible for leading staff, contractors, and volunteers to execute WBC programs and initiatives.
• Work with SBA Office of Women’s Business Ownership and SBA District Office Trainer to set direction for the location's strategies, implement work plans and track progress.
• Marketing program.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Education and/or training: knowledge is typically acquired through Bachelor's degree in business or related field, at least five years' relevant business and program management experience, or other project management experience preferred, Proven track record of creating, launching, and managing successful projects

Level and type of experience: Entrepreneurial experience is highly desired, Public speaking skills and/or training experience, Familiarity with women's business issues.

Specific knowledge, skills, and abilities: Proficiency in languages other than English desirable, Strong financial acumen with demonstrated experience in budget planning and forecasting, Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and balance competing interests. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft office suite. 

Please visit ODU Research Foundation website at http://researchfoundation.odu.edu; click on the employment tab and follow the link for position #24-056.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  AA/EOE/M/F/Disability/VETS/Drug Free

Equity Statement: 
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.