Senior Program Manager, Entrepreneurship Acceleration, NYSTAR

NY HELP No

Agency Empire State Development, NYS

Title Senior Program Manager, Entrepreneurship Acceleration, NYSTAR

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit None listed

Salary Range From $77000 to $83000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 : 30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 655 Third Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

Duties Description

• Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered. This position will require in-office presence.Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.
• BASIC FUNCTION : Launch and manage the new Global Entrepreneur program under the Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR), as well as oversee the portfolio of state-sponsored accelerators and venture competitions. This will include end-to-end oversight of the statewide programs, including everything from RFP through program oversight through measuring impacts. It will also involve working with and coordination across multiple functions within Empire State Development and its regional offices. WORK PERFORMED : ? Launch the Global Entrepreneur program to meet the approved statute and guidelines.? Develop Global Entrepreneur application and review workflow and suite of tools for as digital (paperless), streamlined, scalable and transparent a process as possible.? Oversee the seven existing state-sponsored accelerators and venture competitions, as well as oversee the RFP and selection / award process for new ones as need arises.? Drive consistency and scale across the competitions.? Work with the Executive Director to develop a long-term strategy for the accelerator and venture competition portfolio? Track performance, results and impacts of the Global Entrepreneur and Accelerator / Venture Competition programs through tools and surveys.? Drive continuous improvement of the programs.? Coordinate efforts across Procurement, IT, Loans & Grants and NYSTAR teams to ensure smooth integration and workflow.? Contribute to the development of internal and external communications, collateral, and events promoting the programs and NYSTAR, and with required annual reports.? Represent NYSTAR and ESD at relevant meetings, conferences as directed.? Oversee and undertake special projects or initiatives as needed.? Willingness to travel up to 20% of your time.

Minimum Qualifications Education level required : Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, entrepreneurial studies, liberal arts, social sciences, statistics, or similar fields. Or an associate degree with 7 years, direct relevant experience may substitute.Experience required : 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in program management and working with startups / entrepreneurs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously, take initiative, and work independently.Knowledge Required : Excellent verbal and writing skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office.ALTERNATE MINUMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES : A minimum of 5 years of satisfactory service in another (relevant) position with Empire State Development. Up to 2 years of accredited post-secondary education, or service in the U.S. miliary may be substituted for service at ESD.

Additional Comments Salary range as specified.Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Jane Martinez – HR Trainer / Talent Acquisition Specialist

Telephone N / A

Fax N / A

Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 655 Third Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

Notes on Applying External Candidates : Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser : https : / / bit.ly / 3APr8cp Internal Candidates : Please apply through ADP using the Myself / Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for considerationWE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY

Salary : $77,000 - $83,000