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University of Missouri-Columbia · 5 hours ago

Missouri APEX Accelerator Program Manager – Columbia, MO

Columbia, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

The University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a Missouri Apex Accelerator Program Manager who will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Missouri Apex Accelerator program. This role involves ensuring compliance with Department of Defense grant requirements while delivering technical assistance to businesses and managing partnerships with key stakeholders.

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Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of APEX Accelerator programs

Ensure programs are nationally competitive, responsive to Missouri’s procurement landscape, and aligned with DoD grant objectives

Drive innovation in curriculum, program delivery, and professional development

Integrate research-based practices into program development

Advance scholarship around the work of the APEX Accelerators program

Engage in internal and external service, including serving in national organizations relating to APEX Accelerators

Serve as the principal investigator of the Apex Accelerator grant, ensuring compliance with all grant, reporting, and regulatory requirements

Continuously improve program outcomes and maintain alignment with university and grantor standards

Build and sustain relationships with DoD, government, university and industry partners

Identify and build relationships with new partners, including new partners who will add additional resources to the APEX Accelerator program

Represent the APEX Accelerator and MU Extension at public events and forums

Communicate program impact and support statewide procurement education initiatives

Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, grant administration, and resource allocation

Ensure accountability and compliance with university and DoD fiscal policies

Identify and secure additional revenue streams to support program growth

Lead, monitor, and supervise APEX Accelerator faculty and staff to foster excellence and professional growth

Set clear goals, establish performance measures, and ensure high-quality service delivery

Ensure all activities meet university, DoD, and federal regulations and requirements, including civil rights and accessibility standards

Prepare and present reports and documentation to demonstrate program integrity and impact

Qualification

Government contractingBusiness managementProgram developmentMarketingFinanceEducational program evaluationInterpersonal relationsCommunication skillsLeadershipTeamwork

Required

A master's degree in business management, marketing, finance, economics, or related areas

Years of experience in business management, marketing, or finance

Demonstrated ability in applying and transferring research-based knowledge in the above subject matter areas

Successful experience in government contracting, operating and managing a business engaged in government contracting, or consulting with businesses seeking government contracts

An understanding of the requirements and processes related to government procurement, contracting, and the necessary registrations (8a, SAMs, etc…)

Effective and innovative teaching strategies that engage others, including strong listening, written, and oral communication skills

Must be able to integrate new and emerging technology into teaching strategies

Preferred

Experience in designing, conducting, and evaluating educational programs, and applying research-based knowledge in subject matter areas related to community cooperation and collaboration, capacity assessment and action planning, needs assessment, citizen participation, leadership, resource management, and volunteerism

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement

Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Columbia

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