Business Development Consultant I

Partnerships and Innovation

• National Entrepreneur Center:

Since we opened our doors in 2003, our innovative model of economic development through small business development has made Central Florida one of the best places in America to start and grow a small business.

The Opportunity:

Under the direction of the Director, Business Development (NEC President), this position is responsible for increasing the awareness, reach and financial support of the National Entrepreneur Center (NEC) utilizing a variety of marketing, management, and administrative and interpersonal skills. This position builds and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with external vendors, organizations, and officials to ensure program goals and objectives are met. This position works actively to seek, attract, and maintain external funding relationships to support the program. Provides consulting services, seminars and workshops for small business owners.

Responsibilities:

• Actively grows the awareness, reach and financial support of the National Entrepreneur Center (NEC) utilizing a variety of marketing, management, administrative, and interpersonal skills.

• Works with NEC President in all aspects of administration, coordination and tracking of incoming inquiries, request for service, investors, and potential investors.

• Identifying, qualifying, and securing financial sponsors, grant opportunities, and community partners for the NEC.

• Creates initiatives to build, maintain and/or enhance relationships between NEC and its stakeholders, resource partners, community partners and potential sponsors.

• Participates in the development and delivery of NEC marketing materials. Develops presentation materials and maintains a library of current promotional materials.

• Plans, organizes, and conducts outreach efforts, networking events, and public presentations to promote NEC and its service lines: BizLink Orange and the Central FL International Trade Office over a six-county region.

• Delivers facility tours, public presentations and/or workshops as required on behalf of the NEC and its resident resource partners.

• Works with NEC Management with regards to grant writing, implementation and stakeholder reporting.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 0+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to cultivate strong relationships with corporate businesses through business development or corporate sales experience.

• Strong communication and persuasive writing skills.

• Previous grant writing experience.

• Ability to interact and communicate with executives.

Special Instructions to the Applicant:

This is a Contract and Grant (C&G) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

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Working at UCF has its perks!  UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Department

Partnerships and Innovation

• National Entrepreneur Center

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; Occasional evenings and weekends; Onsite; Local travel required

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$56,030.00 to $61,633

Job Posting End Date

07-20-2024-12-00-AM

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President's Statement.

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