Business and Development Outreach Specialist

The Fayetteville - Cumberland Regional Entrepreneur and Business Hub is a stand-alone, accessible space that houses entrepreneurial support activities. It is currently located separately on campus and in Fayetteville. These include SBA-supported Small Business Technology Development, Veterans' Business Outreach Centers, and microlender CEED. Entrepreneurs and ecosystem partners can meet in collaborative workspaces or conference rooms with video conferencing and receive workshop training. The primary focus will be on promoting small business growth in a ten-county region where economic prosperity has been significantly lower than state and national averages. The core region comprises ten counties near Fayetteville State University: Bladen, Cumberland, Columbus, Harnett, Hoke, Robeson, Richmond, Moore, Scotland, and Sampson. Five of the ten- counties in this core region of approximately 730,000 people are among the most economically distressed counties in the state of North Carolina-based on the state's official ranking system. The counties considered most economically challenged are classified as Tier 1, while those providing the best economic opportunities are classified as Tier 3. Of the counties in the core service region, all but Harnett County are classified as Tier 1; Harnett is classified as Tier 2.

The primary purpose of a Business Development Outreach Specialist is to work with the Fayetteville Cumberland Regional Entrepreneur & Business HUB director to identify, plan, and execute projects within the ten-county service area. In this role, the individual will coordinate with the county and city economic development agencies and community college small business centers to implement small business training to help businesses build capacity to win local, state, university, and federal contracts. The specialist will identify training opportunities to assist small businesses in acquiring access to funding, certifications, bonding, and insurance.

A bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution in business administration, project management, public administration, or a related field (e.g., Marketing, Communications).

A master's degree from an appropriately accredited institution in business administration, project management, public administration, or a related field (e.g., Marketing, Communications).

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation, or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.