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in project management and community organizing, and interested in supporting
economic development and tech startup businesses in the region?
Join an exciting new program at
one of the largest institutions in the community and help define and realize
the vision for a thriving tech industry. Apply today and
join the HIVE team to build an inclusive tech ecosystem in Northern New Mexico!
The UNM-Taos HIVE (Hub of
Internet-based Vocation and Education) is hiring a part-time experienced,
motivated, and highly organized Program Specialist to lead the development, implementation, and expansion of a the HIVE
Pollinator – a business incubator and accelerator program focusing
on tech-based startups and entrepreneurship.
The Program Specialist will:
Lead the planning, development, and implementation of the HIVE Pollinator incubator/accelerator (in-person and virtual components) including but not limited to the following:
Manage program and curriculum design and assessment for the incubator/accelerator.
Develop and manage selection process for program participants, including establishing criteria and application process, and managing and overseeing review and selection process.
Engage, recruit, and onboard entrepreneurs to participate in the program
Engage, recruit, and onboard community members and industry professionals to serve as mentors and trainers
Manage the online engagement platform, including update and maintenance of information and communication with participants and stakeholders
Manage daily operations of the HIVE Pollinator incubator/accelerator, including but not limited to: scheduling, logistics, coordinating and implementing speaker series
Ensure alignment of program activities with the grant objectives and adherence to federal guidelines for the grant.
Track participation an outcome data for the HIVE Pollinator incubator/accelerator activities.
Increase public awareness of and engagement with the HIVE Pollinator incubator/accelerator by conducting active outreach and attending networking and business-related events and being active in the community as relevant
Strong candidates will be
highly organized with the ability to manage multiple and complex projects
concurrently; have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills,
including strong written and verbal communication; the ability to establish and
maintain positive and productive relationships with a variety of partners,
clients and vendors from diverse populations including campus community members
(faculty, students, staff) and members of the community at-large (elected
officials, industry leaders, residents, business owners, non-profit
organizations, donors, educational partner institutions).
Additionally, strong
candidates will have high proficiency in technology and use of software,
ability to create and manage budgets, experience in program and curriculum
design and implementation; and the ability to effectively organize and lead committees
and volunteers.
The ideal candidate will have
experience in economic development, small business development, and/or
entrepreneurialism, with special consideration to candidates with demonstrated
experience with business incubator/accelerator models.
This is a full time,
in-person position with offices at the HIVE on Gusdorf Road in Taos. May
require travel and occasional evening and/or weekends to host and/or attend events
or trainings.
About the HIVE:
UNM-Taos HIVE
supports economic diversification by building a tech-based ecosystem in
northern New Mexico by building pathways to education and entrepreneurship to
grow regional talent for the digital economy.
About the HIVE
Pollinator: All hands on tech grant
The objective
of the HIVE Pollinator: All Hands on Tech program is to build an
ecosystem for tech-based entrepreneurship that is accessible, culturally
relevant, and provides meaningful support along with various phases of an
entrepreneur’s journey by:
a) increasing
awareness and access with targeted content to inspire and foster tech
entrepreneurship;
b) developing
tech ecosystem of knowledge, skill sharing and mentorship;
c) designing
and launching an Incubator/Accelerator for tech-based entrepreneurs.
- Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University’s influenza vaccination requirement.
- If located at the UNM Children’s Campus, successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) fingerprint background check, and a continued successful status will be verified by periodic future background checks.
High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in business, entrepreneurship, management, or related field.
- Minimum of two years of experience in either economic development, small business development, or entrepreneurship, either as or supporting small businesses – with demonstrated understanding of the needs of startup businesses.
- Experience working with small business incubators and/or accelerators.
- Demonstrated familiarity with state or federally funded grant projects, including reporting requirements, budget tracking, data management and analysis.
- Demonstrated high proficiency in current office technology, including Microsoft Suite, Adobe Suite, cloud-based storage, online platforms for scheduling, reporting, and collaboration.
- Demonstrated understanding and interest in tech as an industry and opportunity for economic development, including awareness of current and emerging trends in the field.
- Knowledge of and experience with collaborating with regional stakeholders in education, workforce, and economic development
Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, to submit an application.
Required documents: 1. Cover letter (In your cover letter please discuss how you meet the preferred qualifications posted for this position.); 2. Resume/CV
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit . Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.
