Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Number: | 128321 |
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Title: | Specialist |
Functional Title: | Business Development Specialist |
Category Status: | 35-Exempt Contingent Category 2 |
Applicant Search Category: | Staff |
University Authorized FTE: | 100 |
Unit: | VPR-UMCAPS-MD Small Business Development Ctr |
Campus/College Information: | Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world. |
Background Checks | Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment. |
Position Summary/Purpose of Position: | Serves as the Business Development Specialist for the Maryland Business Opportunities Center (MBOC), the University of Maryland’s (UMD) central hub for supporting efforts across the state to start, grow, and sustain businesses owned by minorities, women, and other underserved communities. The Business Development Specialist is responsible for building strong relationships with clients, SBDC Maryland, and statewide business resource providers. The ideal candidate should be assertive, highly motivated, confident, analytical, and an excellent business consultant. This position reports directly to the MBOC Director. The incumbent has independent judgment and latitude in the performance of duties. The position will service businesses across the state to start, grow, and sustain small businesses owned by minorities, women, and other underserved business owners in underserved communities. Must be a self-starter, able to interact and assist MBOC staff and University personnel. Works under minimal supervision. Must be able to work with multiple deadlines and have problem-solving capabilities efficiently. Communicates in writing, through personal contact, and via the telephone. Receives guests and dignitaries. The MBOC is a highly dynamic and interactive work environment involving multi-disciplinary projects over varying and often tight schedules. The position works closely with program clients self-generated, referred, or assigned by the MBOC Director. Interacts regularly with the MBOC Director and staff to ensure that information is exchanged, and projects are coordinated across the Maryland area. Interacts closely with MBOC personnel and UMD staff working on assigned business development projects. May oversee student staff as needed. Maintains a relationship and rapport with MBOC, SBDC, Apex Accelerator, VBOC, and UMD staff to ensure technical support is called upon as clients’ needs dictate. |
Benefits Summary | Top Benefits and Perks: Contingent II Benefits Summary |
Minimum Qualifications: | Education:
Experience:
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Preferences: | Preferences:
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Additional Information: |
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Job Risks | Not Applicable to This Position |
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Posting Date: | 05/23/2024 |
Closing Date: | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Best Consideration Date | 06/07/2024 |
Diversity Statement: | The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. |
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