College: Fletcher Technical Community College

Department: Academic Affairs & Initiatives

Sub department: Business, Ed, Arts, Math & Sciences (BEAMS)

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Maintain performance standards and pursue goals, objectives, and activities that promote the mission, vision and value statement of the College.

• Oversee daily operations of the business incubator, supporting a mix of student cohorts and local business tenants.

• Provide mentorship, programming coordination, and resource navigation for student and community entrepreneurs.

• Collaborate with college faculty and staff to integrate incubator opportunities with academic programming and entrepreneurial training.

• Support outreach and engagement efforts to attract potential incubator participants, including small businesses from the surrounding community.

• Assist tenants and program participants with business development services, including access to resources, networking opportunities, and training.

• Help design and implement operational procedures, policies, and onboarding processes for incubator participants ahead of full launch.

• Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop and grow specialized spaces (e.g., potential shared-use facilities for food businesses).

• Coordinate events, workshops, and networking opportunities within the incubator.

• Monitor and report on the success of incubator initiatives and suggest improvements based on data and feedback.

• Contribute to the long-term vision and sustainability of the incubator.

• Foster, demonstrate, and actively participate in a culture of mutual respect for students, guests, and co-workers from all backgrounds, perspectives and abilities. Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and supervisors and utilize appropriate channels of communication within the college community concerning procedures and/or inquiries.

• Attend and participate in scheduled activities, which include graduation, open house/recruiting events as assigned, convocation, and required meetings. Share ideas and information, and work toward common department and College goals.

• Serve on college committees as a member or as chair. Serve on search committees.

• Participate in professional development activities that enhance effectiveness (convocation, LCTCS conference, etc.).

• Represent the college in a manner that promotes a professional and positive image.

• Adhere to College and LCTCS policies.

• Embrace college culture.

• Complete all required assignments prior to deadlines (Fletcher/LCTCS trainings, etc.).

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in business related field

Required Experience: 5 years experience; Demonstrated experience in entrepreneurship, small business, development, or incubator/accelerator management. Strong project management and organizational skills, particularly in setting up new programs or operations. Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentorship abilities. Experience working with diverse populations, including students and local entrepreneurs.

Preferred Education: Master’s degree in business related field.

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Fletcher Technical Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Fletcher Technical Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Fletcher Technical Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.