Hofstra University
Program Director, Ascend Long Island
🇺🇸 Hempstead, NY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $90K
💻 Project Management
🗓️ October 3rd, 2025
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Hofstra University is hiring a Program Director, Ascend Long Island. This role involves leading the development and coordination of the Ascend Long Island program, supporting local business growth through management training, market and capital access strategies, and cultivating partnerships with community stakeholders and anchor institutions. The director will also manage program reporting, data collection, and enhance engagement with anchor partners to maximize program impact.
Highlights
- Lead strategy development and coordination of Ascend Long Island small business acceleration program.
- Manage partnerships with community stakeholders, government agencies, and anchor institutions.
- Oversee program engagement including Anchor Council activities and market access events.
- Provide one-on-one business coaching in networking, marketing, and procurement strategies.
- Maintain and improve online resources and technical assistance tools for program participants.
- Manage program data collection, reporting, and compliance with funder guidelines.
- Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience required.
- Experience in program management and familiarity with Long Island's entrepreneurial ecosystem necessary.
- Strong ability to build collaborative relationships with anchor partners and stakeholders.
- Annual salary of $90,000, prorated for appointment period; position is grant funded.
Program Director, Ascend Long Island Full Description
Program Director, Ascend Long Island
About Hofstra | Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it’s a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.
Position Title | Program Director, Ascend Long Island
Position Number | 896312
Position Category | Administration
School/Division | School of Business
Department | School of Business - Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Full-Time or Part-Time | Full-Time
Description | Reporting to the Director of the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE), the Ascend Long Island Program Director will manage Ascend Long Island—an innovative program designed to support the growth of local businesses through customized management training, market access and capital access strategies.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Program Management Lead strategy development and overall coordination of the Ascend Long Island small business acceleration and market access initiative, in partnership with Business Outreach Center (BOC) Capital. Provide strategic leadership to enhance outcomes for participating businesses. Cultivate and manage partnerships with community stakeholders, government agencies, and anchor institutions. Coordinate engagement and activities of the Ascend Long Island Anchor Council. Build strong, collaborative relationships across market access, capital access, and training/technical assistance partners.
Internal Support Manage and maintain online resources for anchor partners, trainers, counselors, and lending partners. Continuously update and improve technical assistance tools and resources for participating businesses.
Business Development & Market Access Lead outreach, recruitment, and enrollment of businesses into program training cohorts. Support and coordinate the delivery of business management training, in collaboration with BOC and contracted experts. Provide one-on-one technical assistance and business coaching in: Networking and marketing . Procurement strategies, especially in key industries such as construction. Matchmaking between anchor partners and Ascend businesses to foster supply chain opportunities.
Innovation & Engagement Develop creative strategies to deepen anchor partner involvement in program activities. Plan and execute networking and market access events. Design and facilitate Anchor Council meetings and engagement to enhance impact. Actively contribute to the broader Ascend Long Island, Ascend NY, and Ascend National ecosystems.
Program Reporting & Compliance Manage overall program data collections and reporting and ensure timely and accurate submission of reports in compliance with funder and institutional guidelines. Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each aspect of service delivery, data collection, and impact tracking. Prepare timely, accurate, and insightful reports, including statistical summaries, client success stories, and program impacts/outcomes. Monitor and evaluate management training, market access, and capital access across current and past cohorts. Support quality assurance and continuous improvement in reporting systems and data integrity.
Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience. Demonstrated experience in program management Familiarity with the entrepreneurial ecosystem on Long Island Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and relationships with potential Anchor Partner council members
Preferred Qualifications |
Special Instructions |
Deadline | Open Until Filled
Date Posted | 10/02/2025
EEO Statement | Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary/Salary Range | $90,000 annualized salary, prorated as appropriate for the appointment period (Position is grant funded)
Position Title | Program Director, Ascend Long Island
Position Number | 896312
Position Category | Administration
School/Division | School of Business
Department | School of Business - Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Full-Time or Part-Time | Full-Time
Description | Reporting to the Director of the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE), the Ascend Long Island Program Director will manage Ascend Long Island—an innovative program designed to support the growth of local businesses through customized management training, market access and capital access strategies.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Program Management Lead strategy development and overall coordination of the Ascend Long Island small business acceleration and market access initiative, in partnership with Business Outreach Center (BOC) Capital. Provide strategic leadership to enhance outcomes for participating businesses. Cultivate and manage partnerships with community stakeholders, government agencies, and anchor institutions. Coordinate engagement and activities of the Ascend Long Island Anchor Council. Build strong, collaborative relationships across market access, capital access, and training/technical assistance partners.
Internal Support Manage and maintain online resources for anchor partners, trainers, counselors, and lending partners. Continuously update and improve technical assistance tools and resources for participating businesses.
Business Development & Market Access Lead outreach, recruitment, and enrollment of businesses into program training cohorts. Support and coordinate the delivery of business management training, in collaboration with BOC and contracted experts. Provide one-on-one technical assistance and business coaching in: Networking and marketing . Procurement strategies, especially in key industries such as construction. Matchmaking between anchor partners and Ascend businesses to foster supply chain opportunities.
Innovation & Engagement Develop creative strategies to deepen anchor partner involvement in program activities. Plan and execute networking and market access events. Design and facilitate Anchor Council meetings and engagement to enhance impact. Actively contribute to the broader Ascend Long Island, Ascend NY, and Ascend National ecosystems.
Program Reporting & Compliance Manage overall program data collections and reporting and ensure timely and accurate submission of reports in compliance with funder and institutional guidelines. Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each aspect of service delivery, data collection, and impact tracking. Prepare timely, accurate, and insightful reports, including statistical summaries, client success stories, and program impacts/outcomes. Monitor and evaluate management training, market access, and capital access across current and past cohorts. Support quality assurance and continuous improvement in reporting systems and data integrity.
Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience. Demonstrated experience in program management Familiarity with the entrepreneurial ecosystem on Long Island Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and relationships with potential Anchor Partner council members
Preferred Qualifications |
Special Instructions |
Deadline | Open Until Filled
Date Posted | 10/02/2025
EEO Statement | Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary/Salary Range | $90,000 annualized salary, prorated as appropriate for the appointment period (Position is grant funded)
Additional Information
Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.
*Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.
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