Entrepreneurial Education Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Entrepreneurial Education Coordinator is within the SERDA planning division and supports workforce development services funded through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. This role provides coordination and direct support for entrepreneurial education and workforce initiatives designed to help participants develop skills, pursue self-employment opportunities, and increase economic self-sufficiency. The coordinator will assist with developing and maintaining curriculum, delivering courses and workshops, recruiting eligible participants, collecting program metrics, and supporting grant requirements. This position works directly with participants, community partners, and SERDA staff to expand access to practical entrepreneurial and workforce education throughout Southeastern Utah.

Duties / Responsibilities:

● Assist with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of entrepreneurship, workforce readiness, and self-employment curriculum, courses, workshops, and educational programming.

● Deliver entrepreneurship and workforce education courses, workshops, training sessions, and related activities for TANF-eligible participants.

● Adapt existing curriculum and instructional materials to meet the needs of different participants, communities, and levels of business or workforce experience.

● Assist with recruiting eligible participants for TANF-funded entrepreneurship, workforce development, training, mentoring, and related programs.

● Conduct outreach to prospective participants through community organizations, educational institutions, workforce partners, employers, and other regional networks.

● Support participant onboarding, registration, scheduling, communications, documentation, and follow-up activities associated with TANF-funded programs.

● Coordinate workshops, courses, training sessions, and community education events, including logistics, instructional materials, participant communications, attendance records, and scheduling.

● Assist with identifying and coordinating mentors, guest speakers, business owners, employers, and subject-matter experts to support educational programming.

● Provide individual and small-group support to participants as they develop entrepreneurial, employment, and workforce skills.

● Track participant enrollment, attendance, course completion, employment outcomes, business formation, skill development, and other required program measures.

● Collect and maintain program metrics necessary for TANF grant reporting, program evaluation, compliance, and continuous improvement.

● Conduct participant surveys, assessments, and other evaluation activities to measure program effectiveness and participant outcomes.

● Compile and summarize program data for internal reporting and assist with preparing drafts of quarterly, annual, grant, and stakeholder reports.

● Maintain organized records of curriculum, instructional materials, participant information, eligibility documentation, program activities, outcomes, and other required records.

● Assist with developing training materials, presentations, handouts, exercises, assessments, and other instructional resources.

● Support efforts to expand access to entrepreneurial and workforce education throughout Southeastern Utah, particularly among populations eligible for TANF-funded services.

● Serve as a resource for program participants by answering routine questions, connecting individuals with appropriate workforce and community resources, and directing specialized needs to appropriate personnel or partner organizations.

● Assist with outreach and recruitment efforts focused on TANF-eligible individuals and families, including individuals experiencing employment barriers, underemployment, or other challenges to economic self-sufficiency.

● Support TANF grant administration by maintaining program documentation, collecting required data, conducting surveys, tracking performance measures, and assisting with reporting requirements.

● Assist with ensuring program activities and documentation align with established TANF grant requirements and applicable federal, state, and local guidelines.

● Provide general administrative support related to workforce and educational programming, including scheduling, documentation, communications, participant tracking, and other tasks as assigned.

● Other administrative duties as required and assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities:

● Strong instructional, facilitation, and public speaking skills, with the ability to effectively deliver educational content to diverse audiences.

● Strong coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple courses, programs, participants, and timelines.

● Professional communication and strong customer service skills.

● Ability to recruit, engage, and build relationships with program participants, employers, educational institutions, and community partners.

● Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and populations facing barriers to employment or economic self-sufficiency.

● Understanding of entrepreneurship, workforce development, small business development, marketing, business planning, employment readiness, or related areas.

● Ability to translate entrepreneurial and workforce concepts into practical, accessible educational materials and learning experiences.

● Ability to gather information, maintain accurate records, collect program metrics, and assist with compiling and analyzing data.

● Basic understanding of grant-funded programs and the importance of participant eligibility, documentation, performance measures, and compliance.

● Strong verbal and written communication skills.

● Ability to maintain an organized workspace, track tasks, and meet deadlines.

● Able to work independently under general supervision and collaborate effectively with a team.

● Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Google Workspace, Zoom, Google Meet, presentation software, and similar instructional and communication tools.

Education / Experience:

● A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, entrepreneurship, marketing, management, communications, education, workforce development, or similar) or equivalent work experience.

● Demonstrable knowledge of workforce development, entrepreneurship, small business development, business education, economic development, or related activities.

● Experience developing or delivering curriculum, courses, workshops, training programs, or other educational programming.

● A minimum of 2+ years of relevant business, entrepreneurship, workforce development, education, sales, marketing, training, or public speaking experience.

● Experience with participant recruitment, program coordination, data collection, performance measurement, and outcome tracking is preferred.

● Knowledge of TANF-funded workforce programs, SERDA, Southeastern Utah, community resources, workforce organizations, and available support services is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

● Primarily office‐based work, with regular travel to training locations, community partner locations, educational institutions, workforce service locations, and stakeholder meetings throughout Southeastern Utah.

● Occasional evening or weekend activities may be required for courses, workshops, recruitment events, and community programming.

● Position may require transporting and setting up instructional materials, displays, and equipment for courses, workshops, and community events.

● Drug screen and background check will be completed upon hiring.