Position Title |
Business Development Specialist |
Position Location |
Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri |
Salary |
commensurate with experience |
Position Summary |
This position will proactively seek client relationships with companies
that have a high probability of being capable and willing to apply for
and win Small Business Innovation Research
and the Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) grants or
similar awards with the intent of product commercialization. In
addition, the position will serve as a liaison for the Missouri Small
Business and Technology Development Centers (MO SBTDC) across the state
of Missouri to integrate business processes into a new project and
information management software program called SIMON.
As a member of University of Missouri Extension, this position is responsible for developing and fostering community and academic partnerships, developing revenue generation opportunities, and actively participating in activities that improve economic and societal improvements through business development programming throughout Missouri. This position is part of the Missouri Small Business Development Center (MO SBDC) network and works as a team member with other MO SBDC offices located at other universities in the region. |
Qualifications |
An earned bachelor’s degree preferably in business, engineering, business education, or related area with appropriate coursework exhibited. Requires a high proficiency in project management software with the ability to troubleshoot and provide technical solutions to SBTDC staff members when implementing SIMON into their daily business processes. Professional experience in applying and transferring research-based knowledge in above subject matter areas is expected. Experience in operating, managing and owning a small business, training, and/or consulting is preferred. Ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in building networks to bring the necessary resources to small businesses that have the potential to commercialize innovative products. These resources will have the capability to provide management skills, technical knowledge and capitalization as needed for small businesses to commercialize new products. Ability to travel and to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. |
Application ProcedureAPPLICATION FORM |
All interested applicants must submit a
completed application, cover letter, current resume and copies of all
academic transcripts to: MU Extension Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by April 25, 2008. For questions, please call (573) 882-4721 or email hrdext@missouri.edu. |
[ Position Announcements| University of Missouri Extension| University of Missouri System ]
 |
Human
Resource Development hrdext@missouri.edu Last modified: 09/20/07 |
|
|
Equal opportunity is and
shall be provided to all participants in Extension programs and
activities, and for all employees and applicants for employment on the
basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without
discrimination on the basis of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a
Vietnam-era veteran. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a
manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or
military organizations associated with the armed forces of the United
States of America. |
||