Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 11159
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Org Marketing Statement
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property-for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on USTA Today or on TwitterInstagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.
Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 12/25/2023. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Salary: $49,546 - $71,846/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.
Hours: 40 hours per week, exempt.
Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required.
• Cover Letter is preferred.

Essential Functions
Function: Provide management, direction, and oversight support for MBDA Rural Supplemental contract. Responsible for KPIs achievement, compliance and the development and delivery of services, operations, and client management.
Scope: Responsible for management of MBDA project associated with Minority Business Development Agency Rural Center.
Position is located in Laredo, Texas
Duties

• Provide specialized skills and project management for the MBDA Rural Business Center, Institute for Economic Development, evaluate, and implement program services, client management, and operational processes to assist clients in securing capital and contracts.
• Provides technical assistance to rural clients and performs routine circuit riding trips all over South Texas.
• Seek out additional funding to complement Center's activities for the benefit of minority owned firms.
• Lead and envision business alliances.
• Assist in organizing and planning strategic meetings with special emphasis on rural economic development issues.
• Perform assessments for prospective MBE's and clients.
• Attend meetings regarding projects and communicate requirements with various agencies and campus personnel.
• Assist in the development and implementation of training workshops and conferences for communities and businesses including participation as a speaker.
• Draft correspondence, maintain client case files, accurate time sheets, and prepare monthly caseload reports for tracking clients.
• Work on assigned projects with consultants and other technical personnel.
• Maintains project files, records, and support documentation.
• Prepares surveys, studies, reports, and associated correspondence as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration or a related field.
• Five years of related professional experience in consultant to businesses in management or technical skills with focus on Federal Procurement rules and regulations, staff member within a business/economic development organization, manager or proprietor of a business, or management and business planning experience in the private sector.
• Knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office, and standard office equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work and take initiative without close supervision.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of individuals and organizations; Maintain confidentiality in all center and client work and details.
• Knowledge of various project management software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration or related field.
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in financial and/or grant management and at least five years in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience in advanced S&T small businesses and/or an entrepreneurial support organization.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.

Additional Information

• 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.
• Valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

This is a grant-funded position, which may be extended or shortened based upon availability of grant funds and/or work.
Working Conditions

• Normal office conditions.

This position will be primarily located in Laredo, Texas.
This position is based out of the MBDA Rural Office in Laredo, Texas, working on campus approximately five days on campus per week. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
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.