University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
BUSINESS ADVISOR
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas, us, 78540
Office LocationThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley1201 W. University DriveHuman ResourcesMASS Building 2nd FloorEdinburg, TX 78539
Edinburg: (956) 665-2451Brownsville: (956) 882-8205
Office hours:Monday-Friday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Faculty Recruitment:College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.eduRobert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.eduBelow you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the
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Position InformationPosting Number: SRGV7786Working Title: BUSINESS ADVISORNumber of Vacancies: 1Location: Edinburg, TexasDepartment: Business DevelopmentFTE: 1.0FLSA: ExemptScope of Job:To work with businesses and collaborate with resource partners, providing business advising and related support, and assist in the implementation of outreach and training events to promote center services and offer business development opportunities. To provide technical business development skills to the department and work with resource partners to assist small businesses.Description of Duties:Advises start-up and early-growth stage business clients, offering professional advising and planning assistance to develop their business ideas and increase awareness of financing options, compliance issues, and business topics.Provides business clients with related research assistance, information, and referrals to enhance their planning activities.Develops and presents content focused on business development such as marketing, operations, financing, management and other business-related topics to complement advising discussions and planning.Maintains resource partner relationships to provide clients with appropriate referrals for additional assistance.Sets up training sessions with resource partners and staff and participates in event and project planning that includes speaker and topic selection to provide clients with additional, needed resources, and business growth opportunities.Presents center services at outreach events to attract small business clients.Works with other staff in teams to enhance efficiencies and effectiveness of the center(s) and individuals.Tracks training results and client progress, concluding in business impact and economic growth.Provides appropriate client and center reports and uses these to manage client development activities.Performs other duties as assigned.Supervision Received: Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.Supervision Given: Direct supervision of assigned support staff.Required Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University in Business, Public Administration or a closely related field.Preferred Education: Master’s in Business or Public AdministrationRequired Experience: Two (2) years of experience in business, management, marketing, consulting, training or a related field.Working Conditions: Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Primarily assigned to an Office environment. Position includes 40% travel within the South Texas area.Other: May be required to work night and/or weekends. Some travel might be required. Exceptional planning and organizational skills.Employment Category: Full-TimeMinimum Salary: Commensurate with ExperiencePosition Available Date: 09/10/2024Grant Funded Position: Yes (Grant Expiration Date: 12/31/2025)EEO Statement: It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status.Special Instructions to Applicants: Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race. Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission.
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Edinburg: (956) 665-2451Brownsville: (956) 882-8205
Office hours:Monday-Friday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Faculty Recruitment:College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.eduRobert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.eduBelow you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the
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Position InformationPosting Number: SRGV7786Working Title: BUSINESS ADVISORNumber of Vacancies: 1Location: Edinburg, TexasDepartment: Business DevelopmentFTE: 1.0FLSA: ExemptScope of Job:To work with businesses and collaborate with resource partners, providing business advising and related support, and assist in the implementation of outreach and training events to promote center services and offer business development opportunities. To provide technical business development skills to the department and work with resource partners to assist small businesses.Description of Duties:Advises start-up and early-growth stage business clients, offering professional advising and planning assistance to develop their business ideas and increase awareness of financing options, compliance issues, and business topics.Provides business clients with related research assistance, information, and referrals to enhance their planning activities.Develops and presents content focused on business development such as marketing, operations, financing, management and other business-related topics to complement advising discussions and planning.Maintains resource partner relationships to provide clients with appropriate referrals for additional assistance.Sets up training sessions with resource partners and staff and participates in event and project planning that includes speaker and topic selection to provide clients with additional, needed resources, and business growth opportunities.Presents center services at outreach events to attract small business clients.Works with other staff in teams to enhance efficiencies and effectiveness of the center(s) and individuals.Tracks training results and client progress, concluding in business impact and economic growth.Provides appropriate client and center reports and uses these to manage client development activities.Performs other duties as assigned.Supervision Received: Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.Supervision Given: Direct supervision of assigned support staff.Required Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University in Business, Public Administration or a closely related field.Preferred Education: Master’s in Business or Public AdministrationRequired Experience: Two (2) years of experience in business, management, marketing, consulting, training or a related field.Working Conditions: Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Primarily assigned to an Office environment. Position includes 40% travel within the South Texas area.Other: May be required to work night and/or weekends. Some travel might be required. Exceptional planning and organizational skills.Employment Category: Full-TimeMinimum Salary: Commensurate with ExperiencePosition Available Date: 09/10/2024Grant Funded Position: Yes (Grant Expiration Date: 12/31/2025)EEO Statement: It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status.Special Instructions to Applicants: Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race. Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission.
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