APEX Accelerator Business Development Consultant - Des Moines, United States - University of Missouri Extension

Description

Please reference Job ID:
48651 on MU Careers page for full description and to apply
Salary
Minimum starting salary of $65,000.00, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the applicant.
Position Overview
This position has responsibilities with the Missouri APEX Accelerator, formerly the Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (MO PTAC).

Primary purpose of the APEX Business Development Consultant role is to transform Missouri business and industry through education, technical service, and collaboration by working with small and large businesses to improve bottom-line performance by assisting those seeking to pursue and successfully perform under contracting and subcontracting opportunities with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, and/or state and local governments.

Small and medium enterprises are an essential element of the Missouri economy generating new jobs, increasing sales, attracting investments, and contributing to the tax base.

The Business Development Program is an important component of the state's economic development strategy and the University of Missouri's economic development mission.

For more information about extension's business APEX Accelerator program visit
This position is a 12-month, ranked, non-tenure track appointment at the rank of assistant, associate, or full Extension Professional.

Rank will be determined at the time of appointment based on qualifications and experience in accordance with the MU Extension faculty standards.

This position will hold the working title of APEX Accelerator Business Development Consultant.
As an Assistant Extension Professional, your workload distribution at appointment will be 90% Extension Teaching and 10% Traditional Service.

This appointment is renewable annually at the discretion of the University and workload distribution may change at the discretion of Extension leadership.

Circumstances affecting continued employment include, but are not limited to, work performance, fund availability, and educational priorities.

Plan:

Work with constituents, stakeholders, colleagues, directors, and faculty to establish program goals that meet local, regional, and state needs, as well as grant and partnership requirements.

Collaborate
:

Serve as a critical link between Missouri companies and the faculty, research staff, of the University of Missouri System, and the MU Extension Business Development Programs.

Must travel throughout Missouri as needed, using own transportation, and occasionally must travel out of state. Working evenings and weekends is required to meet the needs of constituents.
Qualifications

Master's degree in business, engineering, business education, or related area with appropriate coursework, related areas include government procurement, marketing, finance, accounting, management, human resources, operations management, e-commerce, or entrepreneurship at time of appointment.

Candidates must demonstrate they are authorized to work in the United States at time of hire. Sponsorship of U.S. temporary employment visas will not be offered for this position.

Successful candidate will also demonstrate the following:
Effective and innovative teaching strategies that engage others. Must be able to integrate new and emerging technology into teaching strategies.
Effective listening, written and oral communication skills including public speaking and presentation abilities.
Organizational skills, interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and collaborative leadership experiences.
Flexibility, resiliency, and the ability to operate with minimal guidance.
Positive outlook, high personal standard of excellence, and passion for the vision, mission, and values of MU Extension.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success.

Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement.

This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

• Please reference Job ID: 48651 on MU Careers page for full description and to apply

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