The APEX Coordinator will serve as the APEX Accelerator Specialist in FSBDC.
This position is responsible for:
- Coordinating the implementation of APEX management and technical assistance services, including administration and reporting of activities and results.
- Delivering consulting, training and outreach in the area of government contracting, providing small businesses with assistance in selling to federal, state and local government agencies and to prime government contractors.
- Administering the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant application assistance program.
- Compliance with FSBDC, UNF and other applicable funding source guidelines, and ensuring that all deliverables are met in a timely manner.
- Documenting the activities of the APEX program in Salesforce and reporting results as required to the Florida APEX director.
- Assisting in attracting and retaining grant dollars necessary to support the FSBDC program.
- Community outreach, including service on appropriate boards and committees and involvement in area chambers of commerce and other economic development organizations.
- Some travel is required as the APEX Coordinator will serve an 18-county area in North Florida.
- During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence.
Performs other duties as assigned/required.
This position requires either (a) Master’s degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization ; (b) Bachelor’s degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization and two years of experience directly related to the job functions; or (c ) 6 years of direct experience.
Procurement/purchasing experience to include bid/proposal preparation, contract administration, marketing, pre-award surveys, and quality assurance is preferred; or active APTAC Certification.
Machines, equipment used regularly:
Computer, copier, scanner, telephone.
This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.
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Carnegie:
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General Description / Primary Purpose:
The APEX Accelerator Coordinator, under the direction of an Assistant Director or above, coordinates the implementation and administration of the formally named Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) program, now known as APEX Accelerator (APEX). Provides professional level departmental support, with assistance from the Florida PTAC Director, now known as the Florida APEX Accelerator Director.
