What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Business Development position at The University of Texas at San Antonio?
Org Marketing Statement
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter) , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube or LinkedIn .
In 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized UT System to begin integrating UTSA and UT Health San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.
Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 01/31/2025. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Salary Range: Up to $60,000 annualized with flexibility, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.
Hours: up to 40 hours per week, exempt.
Required Application Materials:
Essential Functions
Function: To expand the employer ecosystem supporting CEL, ultimately resulting in increased employer engagement and student/alumni hires.
Scope: Responsible for building and maintaining a portfolio of employers (aspirational and existing) to increase project, internship, or full-time opportunities for current students, full-time opportunities for alumni, and engagement in CEL programming.
Core Responsibilities
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter) , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube or LinkedIn .
In 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized UT System to begin integrating UTSA and UT Health San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.
Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 01/31/2025. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Salary Range: Up to $60,000 annualized with flexibility, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.
Hours: up to 40 hours per week, exempt.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume and Cover letter are required.
Essential Functions
Function: To expand the employer ecosystem supporting CEL, ultimately resulting in increased employer engagement and student/alumni hires.
Scope: Responsible for building and maintaining a portfolio of employers (aspirational and existing) to increase project, internship, or full-time opportunities for current students, full-time opportunities for alumni, and engagement in CEL programming.
Core Responsibilities
- Acquire aspirational employers (or new business groups from existing relationships) for UTSA’s recruiting ecosystem.
- Build an employer portfolio focusing on companies seeking to hire UTSA talent, support Employer Engagement with employer visits/major recruiting events, and coordinate visits with high potential employer partners.
- Understand hiring trends and talent profile preferences for each employer in the portfolio.
- Build relationships with hiring managers in your portfolio to provide year-round job postings for all undergraduate and graduate programs, especially in the spring (graduating students).
- Pitch recruiting programming, Najim projects and other CEL programs, centers programming, and sponsorship opportunities when appropriate.
- Serve as a strong cross-functional to all groups within CEL, looping in Employer Engagement, Career Development, College Success Centers and/or CFR as appropriate and strategically handing off accounts.
- Update pitch deck as needed, and provide content and strategic insight to CEL leadership on how to market UTSA talent to employers.
- Evaluating and updating UCC corporate sponsorship packages with leadership. Co-creating custom packages as needed and working with the appropriate CEL team members on coordinating/executing custom programs.
- Data entry in CRM database supporting Employer Engagement; pull relevant engagement reports in CRM
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Attend evening or weekend employer events.
- Travel for occasional conferences, or in-person key employer visits.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university.
- Four (4) years of business development and/or employer relationship experience.
- Demonstrated independent decision-making and problem-solving ability
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient Data analysis skills in Excel.
- Powerpoint skills.
- Excellent teamwork/collaboration skills.
- Ability to take initiative on projects.
- Familiarity with leveraging new technology and software.
- Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited university.
- Five to seven (5-7) years of business development and/or employer relationship experience.
- One (1) year of supervisory experience.
- Experience presenting to large groups (100 ).
- Experience with pivot tables in Excel.
- Experience presenting high-level strategy to executive leadership.
- Ability to connect with all levels within an organization: undergrad and grad students, alumni, faculty, staff, and employers (admin to C-level).
- Ability to work independently.
- Experience with Handshake, Saleforce, other CRM.
- UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
- This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
- Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
- Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events.
- Occasional after-hours and weekend work or overtime may be required.
- Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required, only occasionally.
- Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
Salary : $60,000
