What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development position at Pittsburg State University?
Job Description
Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for a Business Development Officer in the Division of Research and Economic Development the is responsible for identifying, engaging, and securing business and industry partners to utilize the specialized services of the National Institute for Materials Advancement (NIMA) and Pittsburg State University by actively supporting the business development team through the management of project initiatives, cultivation of client relationships, and strategic expansion of NIMA's client network and to drive outreach and foster collaborations across research, industry projects, and public policy initiatives, ensuring alignment with the division's overarching goals for strategic growth and impact.
Duties and Responsibilities
50% - Business Development Team Support :
- Lead and manage select projects within the NIMA and Public Policy to ensure efficient and effective execution.
- Cultivate and sustain relationships with key business contacts and clients by initiating partnerships, tracking engagement, and following up on leads.
- Coordinate and schedule meetings with business contacts, managing logistics like dates, venues, and agendas.
- Provide operational support for business development within NIMA, addressing challenges, managing tasks, and ensuring team resources and information flow smoothly.
25% - Coordinate Meetings and Develop Briefing Materials :
20% - Identify and Screen Business Opportunities :
5% - Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Required Education and Experience at Hire -
Preferred Education and Experience -
Screening Services (Background Checks) : Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check and sex offender check.
Job Type : Unclassified
Appointment Duration : 12 months
Work Schedule : Full Time - Monday through Friday 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m.
Application Documents Required
Open until Filled with a first consideration date of January 30, 2025
Search Committee Chair : Ram Gupta (rgupta@pittstate.edu)
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.
Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
About Us
About Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg State University was founded in 1903, in vibrant and progressive southeast Kansas. Home to nearly 6,500 students, PSU provides all the benefits of a major college but with small class sizes and personalized experiences. The university offers more than 200 academic programs and emphasis areas across four colleges, including undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, EdS degrees, and a doctoral degree in Nursing. Our students enjoy an average class size of just 18 students and benefit from world-class faculty and a vibrant campus life. More than 65,000 alumni proudly declare, "Once a Gorilla, Always a Gorilla."
Pittsburg State University offers a rich college experience with a broad selection of academic and social amenities.
Pittsburg State employs well over one thousand part-time and full-time faculty and staff, students, graduate assistants, and researchers.
Pittsburg has a population of approximately 20,000 residents and is located in southeast Kansas, about thirty miles from Joplin, Missouri, which has a metropolitan area population of about 60,000. Kansas City is located 120 miles north; Tulsa, Oklahoma is 125 miles southwest; Wichita is 160 miles west; and Springfield, Missouri is 95 miles east. For more information see : http : / / www.pittks.org.
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