New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) · 1 day ago
Innovation Product Associate
New Jersey, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$62K/yr - $65K/yr
1+ years expThe New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is focused on enhancing the State’s long-term economic competitiveness and establishing New Jersey as an innovation leader. The Innovation Product Associate will support the implementation and administration of various Innovative Programs, assisting senior staff with application processing, data entry, and stakeholder communications.
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Responsibilities
Supports Senior Staff and other departmental Staff with the launch and administration of the department’s suite of Innovation Programs, including scheduling, documentation preparation, and follow-up tasks
Conducts initial review of program applications using established checklists and route materials through the approval process under the guidance of senior staff. Responds to routine inquiries from internal and external stakeholders regarding program requirements, timelines, and application status, escalating complex questions as needed
Enters and updates application and participant data in CRM database and other systems, helping to maintain data accuracy and completeness
Generates standard reports and summaries from internal systems to support program tracking and basic analysis
Provides logistical and administrative support for outreach activities, webinars, and events with potential corporate partners, investors, and early-stage businesses (coordinating invites, materials, and sign-in)
Conducts basic research on companies, industries, and programs to support project-based work and internal briefings
Assists with updates to program documents, forms, and procedures as directed by senior staff to reflect changes in legislation, policy, or internal processes
Attends team meetings and provides status updates on assigned tasks, performs other duties and special projects as assigned
Performs other duties and special projects, as may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a relevant field such as business, public administration, finance, economics or policy or equivalent combination of education and experience
One to two years of professional experience or substantial internship experience in a business, government, nonprofit, or similar professional setting with duties such as project coordination, customer service, or administrative support
Experience in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that emphasizes problem solving, and communication
Preference for individuals with background in project management, program development, public policy development, corporate finance, and/or financial analysis
Demonstrated ability to organize work, follow detailed procedures, and complete tasks accurately and on time in a fast-paced environment
Ability to identify straightforward issues in applications or processes and raise them appropriately to senior staff
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including clear emails and basic presentation materials for internal and external audiences
Ability to work effectively as part of the team and with colleagues across departments
Demonstrated interest in economic development, innovation, or public policy, and willingness to learn about NJEDA programs and key industry sectors
Ability to conduct basic research and summarize findings to support team projects and program improvements
Ability to work outside normal business hours, as needed
License: Staff are required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essentials duties of the position
Foreign degrees/transcripts must be evaluated by a reputable evaluation service at your own expense and must be submitted prior to a start date. If this cannot be provided within 21 days of an offer the offer will be rescinded
Must comply with the 'New Jersey First Act' which requires employees hired after September 1, 2011 to reside in New Jersey. Non-New Jersey resident employees must relocate to New Jersey within one year of their date of hire and provide proof of residency to Human Resources
Must complete an Outside Activity Questionnaire (disclosure of outside office or employment) on an annual basis
Must review the required NJ State Ethics Guidelines found on the state website
Company
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1M2018-07-01Seed· $1M
Leadership Team
Frederick J. Cole
Senior Vice President - Business Support
Clark Smith
Senior Director – Technology Innovation Products
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