Bilingual Admin Business Specialist

Description

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director, the Bilingual Admin Business Specialist will be responsible for assisting in the implementation and administration of the Ibero Business Center (IBC) program objectives and goals in English and in Spanish. 

Goals include planning and implementing business startup training programs using company-provided guidelines, arranging for guest speakers, planning workshops, database management, and direct and indirect support services.

The Specialist is responsible for empowering clients with the knowledge they require to start and maintain profitable businesses so that they will gain economic security and independence for themselves and their families. 

This position is designated as hybrid, with duties performed both onsite at the Ibero Business Center and remotely. Remote work arrangements are not guaranteed and may be modified or revoked at the agency’s discretion. Evaluation of remote work eligibility is ongoing and considers factors such as productivity, team collaboration, supervision, and service delivery. All arrangements are subject to change based on strategic priorities, operational requirements, or applicable agency policies. In limited circumstances, location-specific considerations—such as geographic accessibility—may be taken into account in evaluating the feasibility of hybrid work for certain roles.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable Accommodations Statement 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

? Report directly to the Program Director.

? Assist in preparation of program content, delivery methods and budgetary requirements within each specific program.

? Assist Spanish- and English-speaking entrepreneurs and small business clients with business plan preparation, technical assistance, consulting, loan processes and other business support services.

? Facilitate and assist IBC team with agendas, schedules, and expectations for periodic training classes and additional workshops, including course dates, pitch competition dates, curriculum topics and other pertinent information. 

? Assist with client contact and database entries to report goals and outcomes. 

? Assist with outreach to entrepreneurs by helping IBC team develop strategic marketing campaigns to ensure targeted demographics are reached.

? Assist IBC Team with planning the Pitch Competition – participants who complete the program are invited to “pitch” their business idea and compete for startup funding 

? Ability to work outside of normal working schedule during evening class schedules and represent Ibero Business Center at community tabling events.

Authority:

The employee exercises considerable initiative in setting priorities within the framework of the agency’s policies and procedures. The individual must be resourceful and able to display initiative and understanding of management systems and interpersonal relations.  Evidence of self-motivation and ability to work independently is a must.

Requirements

Position Qualifications:

Competency Statement(s) 

• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly

• Customer Oriented - Ability to fulfill customers’ needs while following company procedures

• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a task

• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type

• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate professionalism conforming to a set of values and accepted standards

• Independent learning strategies – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and meet deadlines.  Evidence of self-motivation

• Leadership- Ability to Motivate, influence, and support others to accomplish team and organizational goals

• Training & Presentation Skills

• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy

• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word

• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely

Skills and Abilities:

? Classroom management experience or people development 

? Entrepreneurship background, preferred

? Bilingual, Spanish and English Capable

? Intermediate or advanced computer knowledge with Microsoft Office

? A combination of training and experience other than the specified, if judged to be adequate for the job, may be accepted by the President and CEO

Physical Demands:

The position does require occasional standing, squatting, lifting of up to approximately 30 lbs. and frequent sitting.

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