Center Coordinator

• Coordinate the onboarding of new clients, including screening for eligibility, scheduling for new client orientation, assigning to an advisor, and ensuring that client has completed all necessary registration and preliminary work required prior to initial counseling session.
• Coordinate SBDC marketing plan using approved social media platforms, emails, and other forms of communication to publicize offered training opportunities, SBDC services, and to enhance the SBDC brand in the local business community.
• Direct and implement procedures for procurement of materials, supplies and capital equipment that expensed from grant accounts. Perform initial review of grant reports, development and adjustment of budgets, coordination of budgeted funds, arranging travel accommodations.
• Helps plan and facilitate training and seminars offered by the SBDC, overseeing room reservation, attendee registration, room setup and instructor needs, acquisition and distribution of training materials, creation and administration of class surveys, greeting and verifying attendance on day of training, and completion of required training packet.
• Assist the SBDC Director for the preparation of monthly and semi-annual reports for the SBDC Texas Gulf Coast Region Office. Works with both the Region Office and the Lamar University Sponsored Programs office to ensure Center accounts and indexes are accurate and current.
• Ensures record-retention policies are carried out and as directed by the SBDC Director and acts as property manager for the SBDC.

• An ability to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive issues and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Excel and budget management for federal and non-federal sponsors.
• General familiarity with social media platforms and creating posts to advertise the center and highlight training seminars being offered.
• An ability to standardize center operations to improve efficiency.
• Experience with budget preparation, fiscal management, knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures.
• An ability to organize and schedule center activities and client meetings.
• An understanding and strong interest in elevating customer service.

• Health, dental & vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• State of Texas Retirement plans.
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.
• Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or other business-related field and one to two years of job-related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or equivalent software.
• Experience with Canva or related software and creation of social media postings.
• Experience in working with various groups of clients and industrial partners.

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas SB 805, Section 657.003.

• Experience in interacting with a wide range of constituencies within an institution of higher education and in the greater community.
• Experience in procurements using grant funding sources and travel expenses.
• Excellent communication skills orally and in writing.