Microenterprise Specialist

Statement of the Job

Work with a team that creates an empowering environment for Maine people to define and achieve their career and finance goals. NVME’s mission is to help Maine people succeed in the changing economy and achieve economic security for themselves and their families. This is a hybrid position based at the University of Maine at Augusta, Augusta campus.

The Microenterprise Specialist is responsible for providing and coordinating microenterprise training, advising/coaching, and support to target populations which include adults in work/life transitions and individuals experiencing significant and systematic barriers to accessing resources and succeeding in Maine’s changing workforce and economy, and for developing and maintaining resources and organizational partnerships that contribute to local and statewide microenterprise activities, interacting with community resources including financial institutions, economic development agencies, businesses, education, training and employment programs, and social service agencies.

The position supports the overall mission of the organization to help adults succeed in the Maine economy and achieve economic security for themselves and their families.

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience and knowledge of group process, training, coaching, and adult learning theory and practice.

• Master’s degree in related field (business administration, financial services) or equivalent experience as owner/manager of small business.
• One or more years’ experience in micro-enterprise development training and advising.
• Understanding of business and economic development that contributes to economic security and addresses gender, racial, and other equity issues.
• Experience in computer applications, mobile technologies, and distance learning.

The normal hiring salary range for this position is mid-40’s and is commensurate with training, education, and experience.

UMA offers a wide range of benefits including tuition benefits for employee and dependents, comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, short term and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. The University of Maine System is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs. UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state.

With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment.

The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME , by calling , or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, you are encouraged to contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator ne.edu/title-ix/.

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