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Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
S06816P
Position Title
Business Outreach Specialist - Las Vegas, Nevada
Department
Veteran Business Outreach
Location
Arlington
Position Status
Full-time
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

• This position is located in Nevada.
• May require some hours after 5:00pm and travel.

Salary
Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience
Pay Basis
Monthly
Job Summary
The Business Outreach Specialist serves as the primary facilitator for the Boots to Business (B2B) 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 SBA, SBDC, SCORE, APEX Accelerator, UTA departments, and other small business community resource partners.
• While maintaining accurate timely, and up-to-date records of all client interactions and meetings within the designated client portal.
• 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 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 Accelerator, local EDCs, other entrepreneurial resource partners and veteran service organizations (VSOs).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Experience consulting with C-level business owners and entrepreneurs.
• Experience or comfortable working with veterans and veteran related service organizations.
• Experience working with SBDCs, SCORE, APEX Accelerator, SBA, and other entrepreneurial resource partners.
• Prior business ownership and/or knowledge of the small business startup process.

Preferred Qualifications

• US military veteran (preferred OEF/OIF/OND).
• Familiar with the DOD taps boots to business and boots to business reboot curriculum.
• Experience as a small business consultant and/or startup advisor.
• Business law, SBA lending, or business accounting background.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent command of the English language; superior reading, writing and speaking skills.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills including empathy, trustworthiness, loyalty, integrity, and diligence.
• Working knowledge of business enterprises with an entrepreneurial mind-set.
• Knowledge of basic marketing, accounting, and small business best practices.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Internet research methodologies
• Develop and maintain successful interpersonal relations and be a team player.
• 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
Workplace and Eligibility Conditions
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Benefits at UTA
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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.
This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.
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.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) 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. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 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 and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times' "Best for Vets: Colleges" and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates' salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 - including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas - UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.
UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university's strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100.
This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.
ADA Accommodations
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Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required
3
Maximum Number of References Accepted
3
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.