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Program Manager, Small Business Development Center

University of Wyoming
61,008.00-85,404.00
vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan, remote work
United States, Wyoming, Laramie
Jul 26, 2025
Program Manager, Small Business Development Center Join Our Campus Community! Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming. Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission, vision, and values. If your expertise and experience align with the goals of our institution, we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our vibrant campus community today! Why Choose Us? At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include: Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan. Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs. Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure. Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth. Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources. At the University of Wyoming, we're committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW's Benefits Summary. JOB TITLE: Program Manager, Wyoming SBDC Network, Apex Accelerator JOB PURPOSE: Lead and administer federal award programs to include mission and vision development, strategic planning and federal reporting as well as contract management and oversight. The Wyoming APEX Accelerator seeks a dynamic individual who appreciates the benefit and importance of working with Wyoming's small businesses to expand their sales into the government markets, the world's largest customer. This role will provide leadership, vision, and oversight for the APEX Accelerator, a statewide program within the Wyoming SBDC Network at the University of Wyoming. The APEX Accelerator offers technical assistance to Wyoming businesses that want to contract with federal, state, or local governments. This role requires attention to detail, excellent interpersonal communication skills, grant proposal development, reporting, management, and federal funding partner compliance within a structured environment. It also includes budgetary and operational management of the statewide program including supervision of one procurement specialist position. The manager also delivers advising, training, and networking services in addition to developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships. This position works closely with and reports directly to the Wyoming SBDC Network Associate State Director. This position has been deemed essential as addressed in the University of Wyoming's Employee Handbook . Employees in essential positions may be required to work during emergency closures and winter closure based on the nature of their job duties and the reasons for the closure. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as team member of the Wyoming SBDC Network and program manager for the Wyoming APEX Accelerator Program. Provide leadership, vision, strategic planning, development and oversight of the APEX Accelerator statewide program and serve as the primary spokesperson for the program. Administer the program, strategize programmatic activities, and prepare programmatic reports for the federal funding source. Take the lead in the Apex Accelerator annual budget planning and federal grant proposal preparation. Monitor all expenditures to ensure they comply with federal, state, and University terms and conditions and policies and procedures. Contract creation and management; oversight of partner agreements and collaboration. Collect and analyze client satisfaction. Ensure program participation data is collected, maintained and reported accurately to federal, state, and UW funding partners. Capture and analyze milestone data. Monitor the budget and ensure expenses are allowable, allocable, and reasonable. Ensure all proposed duties outlined in the proposal are fulfilled and meet all required deadlines. Perform duties with little to no supervision and keeping the supervisor up-to-date on activity. Provide marketing and outreach activities related to promoting the program to potential and existing small business clients and economic development entities throughout the state. Develop and deliver topic presentations in a variety of delivery methods. Collaborate with program partners to undergo the required trainings, determine client needs and provide client advising. Participate in SBDC Network staff activities, including staff meetings and communication of program offerings to staff. Provide advising to clients statewide through a variety of methods including face-to-face meetings, phone, email, and web-conferencing. Assist clients with developing successful strategic plans for government contracting. Assist clients with assessing opportunities for government work, completing necessary registrations, evaluating clients' potential eligibility for certification programs, and assisting clients through certification processes as appropriate. Assist clients in responding to RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs. Provide research and information to assist small businesses in marketing to government agencies and securing government contracts. This position requires travel, and applicants must have the ability to do so and possess a valid driver's license. SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS: Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Participate in performance-related goal setting and achievement to meet personal and organizational goals and objectives. Attend and participate in training and other professional development activities. Collaborate and maintain working relationships with stakeholders and refer clients when services are needed elsewhere. COMPETENCIES: Influence Initiative Formal Presentation Skills Analysis/Problem Identification Work Prioritization & Management Independence Collaboration Service Orientation MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and/or successful equivalent experience in professional consultation in business development. Experience: 5 years work-related experience Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy. Experience working with multiple partners, stakeholders, and business community leaders. Business development experience gained from direct experience and/or formal training. Foundational understanding of government contracting processes. Advising and leadership experience. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a business relevant field Government contracting experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: Foundational cybersecurity understanding including cybersecurity threats, remedies, and prevention measures. Report development and publishing techniques. Database management and maintenance Direct knowledge of or experience with administering a federal award. Previous small business ownership and/or major management role in a business. Fund and budget management. Project management principles, practices, techniques and tools. Budget and fiscal management principles and procedures. Report and technical writing. Previous experience interpreting legal language and regulatory documents. Skills and Abilities to: Use business research tools. Competent in the use of technology (database use, web conferencing, MS Office Suite, etc.) and cybersecurity tactics and software. Investigate, analyze information, draw conclusions, and make recommendations based on data or findings. Analyze and solve basic, routine and advanced problems. Develop project goals, timelines, funding and budgetary strategies. Manage projects, including cost estimation and personnel allocation to perform contract research. Use a variety of computer software and hardware systems and proficient typing skills. Analyze data and provide written documentation, analyze statistical data and generate reports. Meet deadlines and manage project timelines and priorities. Communicate and maintain public relations with support staff, University officers, and other stakeholders or partners. Foster a cooperative work environment. Create, compose, and edit written materials. REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: Complete the online application and upload the following, combined as one PDF, for a complete application: one-page cover letter describing how your education and experience demonstrate you are the right candidate for the role, resume or C.V., and contact information for four work-related references and how your relationship to each reference. WORK LOCATION: Remote/Flexible Work: While this position MAY be eligible for remote work, the selected candidate must reside in Wyoming. Preferred location is in Laramie or Cheyenne, however, other Wyoming communities will be considered for the selected candidate. WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position. HIRING STATEMENT/EEO: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu. ABOUT LARAMIE: The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn move about Laramie, by visiting the About Laramie website. Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie's beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/ Job Identification: 251724 Apply Before: 08/09/2025, 05:59 AM Job Schedule: Full Time Locations: University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, 82071, US (Remote) Posted Salary Range: 61,008.00-85,404.00 Schedule (Hours Per Week): 40 Travel: Yes, 5% To apply, visit https://eeik.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/251724/?lastSelectedFacet=TITLES&selectedTitlesFacet=Part-Time+Worker%253BFaculty%252FAcademic%253BClassified+Staff%253BAdministrative%252FExecutive Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-e1109b5c90962e45bc9ca209a35df064