STAR TEC Enterprises, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Manager to manage and market the Tampa Bay Innovation Center (TBIC) Incubator/Accelerator program. This position is located at the TBICin Largo, Florida.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:Manager

Qualifications:Successful candidates will possess a BA/BS or MA/MS in a relevant technology or business discipline

Evidence of strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills

Demonstrated ability to network within the business community

Ability to work with diverse groups including businesses, entrepreneurs, major corporations, universities, the public and economic development organizations

Ability to operate as a business professional and an effective educator, and show evidence of a willingness to fulfill both roles

Strongly desired:

Experience in working with start-ups

Experience in being part of growing company management team with supervisory experience and being a team player

Technical background with Masters; or bachelor degree in business with 4 – 6 years experience

Previous record of building strong networks with business leaders

Experience desired in any aspect of small business such banking, or personallyowning and/or operating a commercial venture

Working

Relationships:Maintain a rapport with clients, mentors, support staff, and administration as needed to carry out job responsibilities in a professional manner.

Management:

1.Possess the ability to identify and recruit potential clients for the InnovationCenter (business incubator); discerning their readiness to start or expand a business.

2.Possess skills required to instruct and assist clients in the areas of business plan development, market analysis, identification of and process to apply for sources of capital for business development and growth, business tax issues, and laws related to employment issues.

3.Possess skills required to manage landlord/tenant relationships for the InnovationCenterincluding structural and operational procedures.

  1. Develop and maintain partnerships with other public and/or private organizations which provide business development assistance for the benefit of clients.

Essential JobFunctions:

1.Facilitate strategic planning for clients.

2.Develop informational sessions and programs for clients on issues relevant to startup companies.

3.Act as liaison between public and private sectors in application and implementation of business development programs.

4.Establish a professional advisory committee for clients. Develop a mentoring relationship between advisory committee and client companies as opportunity allows.

5.Stay current and inform companies of special financing and tax incentives available to business development companies.

6.Keep accurate files and records of each client company and any related correspondence.

7.Keep current on all services of the Innovation Center in order to cross-sell its services to clients and the public.

8.Promotethe Innovation Center, its programs, and employees at every available opportunity, with specific responsibilities for recruitment and promotion.

Other Responsibilities include:

  • developing strategic goals and objectives for the client service programs;
  • assisting in preparing the annual budget;
  • facilitating the negotiation and structure of client agreements and leases; including the collection of rents and fees;
  • Perform as a liaison between the clients, businesses and the Incubator throughout the region.
  • assisting in screening issues for attention/action;
  • monitoring progress of client companies;
  • establishing linkage for client funding opportunities via venture capital/equity firms and angel networks;
  • coordinating and planning TBIC client advisory team and mentor meetings;
  • assisting in planning and organizing TBIC events;
  • coordinating the activities of various committees;
  • presenting operating results to President;
  • serving as a primary client interface for TBIC incubator/accelerator programs;
  • providing leadership and establishing criteria to monitor program performance;
  • developing tools and processes for program management and innovation efforts;
  • managing projects and/or personnel;
  • working to improve professional capabilities and personal knowledge in incubator management by attending workshops and conferences such as those presented by the National Business Incubator Association and the Florida Business Incubator Association;
  • attending Organization meetings as required;
  • and other duties as assigned by the President.