Business Outreach Specialist

University of Texas at Arlington, United States

Updated: 17 days ago
Location: Arlington, TEXAS
Deadline: ;

Position Information


Posting Number S05392P
Position Title Business Outreach Specialist
Department Business
Location Arlington
Job Family Administrative Support
Position Status Full-time
Work Hours Standard
Work Schedule
  • Monday to Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
  • Work hours other than 8AM to 5PM will be required.
  • Two (2) to four (4) days overnight travel required.
  • Occasional night and weekend required.
Open to External and Internal
Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Duration Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis Monthly
Benefits Eligible Yes
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University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Job Summary
Serve as the primary facilitator for the Boots to Business and the Boots to Business Reboot curriculum in Nevada and a vital member of the Nevada Veterans Business Outreach Center Program to provide one-on-one business startup consultation and support including business plan development, marketing plan development, financial statement analysis, business formation, access to capital, government contracting assistance and other small business initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Required to provide one-on-one technical assistance and information face-to-face, email, phone, webinar, or other effective communications, including business plan development, mentor referral, access to capital and funding opportunities and other small business resources with support from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Small Business Development Center (SBDC), SCORE, Apex Accelerators, University of Texas Arlington (UTA) departments, and other small business community resource partners.
  • Facilitate and deliver the Boots to Business and Boots to Business Reboot curriculum and other entrepreneurial training and outreach activities to include developing and sustaining strong positive relations with Boots to Business (B2B) program coordinators.
  • Assists in presenting relevant information pertaining to SBA loan programs including but not limited to webinars, workshops, meetings, and short courses.
  • Required to attend local and regional outreach events and act as the unit liaison with outside agencies including the SBA, SBDC, SCORE, Apex Accelerators, local economic development corporations (EDCs), other entrepreneurial resource partners and veteran service organizations (VSOs).
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field (business, accounting, finance)
  • Excellent command of the English language; superior reading, writing and speaking skills.
  • Working knowledge of business enterprises with an entrepreneurial mind-set.
  • Knowledge of basic marketing, accounting, and small business best practices.
  • Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Internet research methodologies.
  • Exceptional customer service and communication skills including empathy, trustworthiness, loyalty, integrity, and diligence.
  • Experience consulting with C-level business owners and entrepreneurs.
  • Experience or comfortable working with veterans and veteran related service organizations.
  • Experience working with Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), Apex Accelerators (formerly known as Procurement Technical Assistance Centers), U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and other entrepreneurial resource partners.
  • Prior business ownership and/or knowledge of the small business startup process.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • U.S. Military Veteran (preferred oef/oif/ond)
  • Familiar with the Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program Boots to Business and Boots to Business Reboot curriculum.
  • Experience as a small business consultant and/or startup advisor
  • Business Law, U.S. Small Business Administration lending, or business accounting background is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Develop and maintain successful interpersonal relations and be a team player.
  • Must have excellent customer service, interpersonal, organizational, presentation and verbal skills. Organized and flexible
  • Knowledge of the use of personal computer, word processing, spreadsheet, database software, and presentation software and equipment
  • Experience or comfortable working with veterans and veteran related service organizations.
Other Requirements
Working Conditions
  • Exposure to standard office conditions including in-person and virtual interaction with clients.
  • Ability to lift 30 pounds, bending, lifting, and moving.
  • Capacity to travel to military installations and other outreach locations throughout Nevada.
  • Extensive standing and speaking for small and large group presentations (as much as 8 hours)
Special Conditions for Eligibility
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected] .


Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies 1
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Accepted
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

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