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JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID: 21183 Position Title: Business Development Specialist TTC Title and Code: Outreach Specialist (OE009) FTE: 100% Principal Work Location: UW-Stevens Point Main Campus Supervisor: Patrick Gatterman, Director, Small Business Development Center Department: Continuing Education - Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Position Summary The Business Development Specialist is a key member of the SBDC Team as they provide all logistical support for all Center programming, marketing, and client triage. The SBDC provides custom business programming in partnership with stakeholders and topic experts. The Business Development Specialist will be responsible for providing logistic support to all programs in addition to fostering new relationships to grow programming based on client needs. Clients are the number one priority of the SBDC and therefore the Business Development Specialist will provide initial client triage in the form of first contact emails, business resources, and other information for initial client intake. The Business Development Specialist will also be responsible for marketing the Center including social media, podcasts, newsletters and other forms of outreach. Shift: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. Some evening, weekend, and varied hours will be required to accommodate business needs. Anticipated Appointment Date: November 2024 TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 9/18/2024 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents: - Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience - Resume - Contact information for three professional references (Official Transcripts may be required of finalist) Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Position Contact For additional information regarding the position, please call or email: Mara Prausa, Chair, Search and Screen Committee Email: mprausa@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-3075 Human Resources Contact If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email: Human Resources Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-2606 ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications Previous experience in coordinating or developing educational programming or related knowledge and experience. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Experience working effectively and collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals. Ability to maintain flexible hours that includes some evenings and weekends when necessary, to support SBDC clients, activities, and events. Ability to maintain confidentiality of client interactions. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree in Communications, Marketing, or Business Experience in advising entrepreneurs and/or small businesses. Experience in connecting people to resources Knowledge of lending practices Conference coordination experience Experience developing marketing materials Experiences developing social media campaigns ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu