Veterans Business Outreach Coordinator (Business Workshop Facilitator) | The University of Texas at Arlington - Military Veterans

Job Summary: The Veterans Business Outreach Coordinator (Business Workshop Facilitator) will serve as the primary outreach coordinator and facilitator for the Boots to Business and the Boots to Business Reboot program throughout Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Serve as a vital member of the Veterans Business Outreach Center to provide one-on-one business startup consultation and other technical assistance including business plan development, marketing plan development, financial statement analysis, business formation, access to capital, government contracting assistance, and other small business growth and development initiatives. Must be located in Arkansas or Oklahoma . Access to military installations in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas. DD214 will be asked for, if applicable. Essential Duties: Responsible for coordination, facilitation, and presentation of the Boots to Business and Boots to Business Reboot workshops and other entrepreneurial training and outreach initiatives to ensure achievement of the mission and goals of the Veterans Business Outreach Center and UTA College of Business. Required to provide technical assistance and distribute program information via face-to-face, email, phone, webinar, or other effective communications, including: Business plan development, mentor referral, access to capital and other small business resources with support from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Small Business Development Center, Service Corps of Retired Executives and Apex Accelerators ( SBA , SBDC , SCORE , APEX Accelerators), UTA departments, and other small business community resource partners. Required to attend local and regional outreach events and act as the unit liaison with other departments and with outside agencies including the SBA , SBDC , SCORE , Apex Accelerators, local EDCs, other entrepreneurial resource partners, and veteran services organizations (VSOs). Frequent communications with active duty, reserve component, and combat veterans including Operation Enduring Freedom, Operations in and around Afghanistan, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operations in and around Iraq, Operation New Dawn ( OEF / OIF / OND ) via face-to-face and telephone to make appointments, answer questions, disseminate and/or explain information and promote program initiatives, interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Responsible for driving the identification of and documenting the formation of new businesses and business expansion activities by proactively soliciting, tracking, and reporting on client trends and business development milestones. Responsible for maintaining accurate records and filing systems, including updating Neoserra, Salesforce, contact relationship management ( CRM ), and business travel and expense reports. Perform other duties as assigned to assists with program planning and implementation and to determine future program needs. Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent relevant experience. Experience or comfortability working with veterans and veteran related service organizations. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree. US military veteran (including OEF / OIF / OND ). Familiarity with the Boots to Business and Boots to Business Reboot curriculum. Experience as a small business consultant and/or startup business advisor. Experience working with SBDC , SCORE , PTAC , SBA , and other entrepreneurial resource partners. Experience consulting with C-level business owners and entrepreneurs. Prior business ownership with knowledge of the small business startup process. Special Instructions: Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major. EEO Statement: It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington ( UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy. Open Until Filled: No Location: Arlington