Specifications include, but are not limited to: Advising and Curriculum Support: 1. Advises designated scholars (small business owners) as to the completion of the 10KSB deliverables and the growth of their business 2. Meets with scholars on an individual basis at least 6-8 times per cohort (target of approximately 1.5 – 2 hours per meeting through a combination of in-person and phone/on-line meetings) to guide business growth with the final meeting dedicated to quality control of the growth plan and an advisor transition plan 3. Works with scholars to understand, collect and apply business metrics to support growth 4. Assists scholars in learning how to use professional services (advisors) appropriately 5. Works with scholars to connect them to external Business Support Services (local entrepreneurship ecosystem) as needed for specialty services Classroom Support: 1. Attends all 10KSB modules, clinics, walk-throughs, pre-brief calls 2. Assists within the classroom to coordinate group activities and support faculty 3. Helps scholars apply course content to their businesses 4. Brings appropriate practitioner oriented expertise to the classroom, along with an appreciation for theoretical frameworks Curriculum Participation: 1. Participates in bi-weekly “Scholar Support System” (SSS) meetings 2. Collects and validates baseline and graduation Measurement and Evaluation tools and advances a metric based mindset with scholars 3. Understands the content and delivery approach of the curriculum Cohort Preparation: 1. Reviews accepted scholar data (applications and baseline assessment tools) to understand scholar’s individualized needs as well as the needs of the cohort 2. Plans advising schedule and approach 3. Works with advising team to assign scholar Growth Groups Assessment: 1. Participates in assessment of scholars through measurement and evaluation activities 2. Participates in assessment of curriculum sessions through post session debriefings 3. Participates in assessment of program through team debriefing and review process
