This position reports to the Business and Government Outreach Program Manager and will focus on organizing the development and delivery of business training, conference management, and program development, including staffing such activities with potential instructors. Assists with department policy development and organizing resources to promote stable and productive relationships between the university and local community. Strives to expand access to programs, facilities, and educational services to diverse audiences.
Significant importance on strong customer service and responsiveness. Will coordinate registration, conference planning, and execution of events with external clients. Will collaborate with the Business Development Specialist to support outreach efforts and follow-up communication. Will coordinate the system to track and monitor outreach efforts conducted from phone calls, emails, and meetings for the team. Collaborate with area associations and professional groups for scheduling of spaces and speaking opportunities. Will develop and expand UWGB’s conference planning services both on campus and in the community.
The individual will maintain a calendar of outreach and engagement events and support visibility in the business community for UWGB. May attend community events, become involved in boards, associations, economic development organizations, or chamber groups based on need to support the Business Development Specialist.
This position will perform business and industry research when identified as a potential need or area of growth for the department, explore and identify grant opportunities in the business community for potential submission, and assist the business specialist in facilitating an assessment and evaluation process for effective programing.
For further information and position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.
To ensure consideration, please apply by Sunday, November 13, 2022.