Business Development Specialist (PT)

The Business Development Specialist provides outreach to our business partners to promote our pathways and provide needed office support for enrollment into the programs, as well as to track the key performance indicators (KPIs) of the Workforce Development Training – Pathways grant. This position generates new partnerships with local businesses and FLCC. The Business Development Specialist will recruit potential students into our pathways.

FLCC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and strives to provide an environment that embodies these principles. We strive to attract talented personnel from diverse backgrounds and traditions, particularly of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, culture, religion, worldview and physical and mental abilities. As such, applicants from historically under-represented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

This is a part-time, grant-funded position.

Qualifications:

1. Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
2. Experience: Three years of working in the private industry. Proven ability to work with businesses on partnerships. Effective communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written required. Background in marketing and advertising is preferred, as well as the ability to work with spreadsheet and CRM programs. Knowledge of instructional design preferred.

Essential Functions:

1. Acts as a representative of FLCC to our business partners, informing them of the college's educational opportunities.
2. Identifies and cultivates partnerships to expand outreach and enrollment opportunities.
3. Plans and coordinates industry events to promote FLCC’s programs and services.
4. Tracks meetings with business partners, including dates, times, email addresses, phone numbers, and business addresses in our CRM.
5. Maintain up-to-date information on business partners, contacts, and interactions.
6. Increases enrollment in Finger Lakes Community College pathway programs through marketing, targeted recruitment, and community partnerships.
7. Provides office support as needed to ensure seamless enrollment into FLCC’s programs, including scheduling, correspondence, presentations, and overseeing student records.
8. Tracks all KPIs for this grant to ensure we meet our target goals. Prepare detailed reports on KPIs, enrollment metrics, and partnership activities.
9. Collaborates with other members of Workforce and Career Solutions and the college to ensure consistency in messaging and avoid duplication of effort.
10. Work with other departments within the College to ensure alignment and effective communication.
11. Other Duties as Assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this job description contains only qualifications that are required, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

1. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
2. Occasional lifting of boxes or files that may weigh up to 20 pounds required.
3. Ability to use computer for extended periods of time.

Benefits and Salary Range

1. Starting hourly rate is $23.71 - $27.33 and is commensurate with qualifications
2. NYS retirement
3. SUNY Voluntary Savings Plan

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents via online:

1. Resume/Cv
2. Cover letter

Applications will only be accepted online.

Finger Lakes Community College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission based on an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education.

Salary : $24 - $27