Business development outreach specialists work with the Fayetteville Cumberland Regional Entrepreneur & Business HUB director to identify, plan, and execute project within the nine-county service area. In this role, the individual will coordinator with the county and city economic development agencies, community college small business centers to implement small business trainings to help businesses build capacity to win local, state, universities, and federal contracts. The specialist will identify training opportunities to assist small business acquire access to funding, certifications and bonding and insurance.

Perform duties which support the strategic plan of the university. This may involve project management, contract management, strategic planning, relationship building and management, conducting various specialized small business development trainings.

The essential duties and responsibilities comprising the workload of the Business Development Specialist includes but not limited to:

Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

This is a temporary position that will last no longer than 6-11 months.

Willingness to assist with general responsibilities and other responsibilities as assigned.

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity,sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.