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Posting NumberSRGV7640

Working TitleINTERNATIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Number of Vacancies1

LocationRio Grande Valley

DepartmentEntrepreneurship & Commer Ctr

FTE1

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

To perform a variety of duties for entrepreneurship and commercialization projects for the Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center under the Office of Workforce and

Economic Development. Projects may include but are not limited to providing hands-on training and coaching to help founders and small to medium size businesses start, scale and/or land

successfully in the United States.

Description of Duties

• Coordinates the planning and execution of the center projects for Center’s clients.

• Develops cost estimates, negotiates contracts, and resources allocation for the project assigned.

• Responsible for providing programming and connector support to small and medium-sized businesses and manufacturers.

• Supports ventures to become more profitable via improvements in quality, productivity, and general business operations in accordance with Lean Management practices.

• Provides coaching and program assistance and support to clients by resolving issues and problems through new techniques, concepts, or technology and initiating or coordinating research to determine innovative solutions and best business practices.

• Provides oversight and support to the international global soft-landing program that supports foreign direct investments (primarily from Latin-American countries) to the Rio Grande Valley to create opportunities in economic development, workforce development and research.

• Responsible for all activities to promote awareness of the Center’s services through a variety of methods including networking, partnership development, presentations, and other special events across the community.

• Develops and coordinates surveys, to provide status and required data as required.

• Prepares technical and financial reports of recommendations, projected outcomes, and associated costs; maintains documentation of services provided to customers to ensure compliance with legal, patent, and confidentiality agreements.

• Develops and maintains customer relations and acts as liaison between the customers and other university entities.

• Represents the center in several internal and external events, committees, and/or Associations.

• Responsible for international program development and participation in organizations that support the Center initiatives.

• Administer and promote development and continuous improvement of businesses to promote global competitiveness.

• Manages and provides guidance and recommendation on the business incubation process, facilities, and functions.

• Establishes and maintains resource partner relationship as well as potential sponsors.

• Network/Collaborate with national/foreign agencies engaged in international entrepreneurial development as well as launch and manage an export program.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Business from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

Preferred: Six SIGMA training. Entrepreneurship Center Management Certificate

Required Experience

Three (3) years of experience in directly job-related experience including training and project management of Entrepreneurial Management System, Ideation and Lean Manufacturing.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment. Customer Management Database/Platform.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment.

Other

Exceptional planning and organizational skills. International Business practices, knowledge of best entrepreneurial practices, some knowledge in international treaties, certifications, and regulations. Manufacturing practices, Excellent written and oral Spanish. Oral/Written Spanish, Entrepreneurship and Commercialization practices and methodologies, international business.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date06/21/2024

Grant Funded PositionNo

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Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/43335

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a current UTRGV employee?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

• Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

• Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• • Please select your highest level of completed education.

• 6th grade education

• 10th grade education

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

• Masters Degree from an accredited university

• Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

• None of the above

• • Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

• 8 years

• 9 years

• 10 years

• Over 10 years

• • Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Reference Letter 1

• Reference Letter 2

• Certifications and Licenses

• Training Certificates

• Other Document

• List of 3 References

• Unofficial Transcripts 2

• Unofficial Transcripts 3

• Letter of Interest

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

• Additional Document