Job Description
Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for a Business Development Officer in the Division of Research and Economic Development the is responsible for identifying, engaging, and securing business and industry partners to utilize the specialized services of the National Institute for Materials Advancement (NIMA) and Pittsburg State University by actively supporting the business development team through the management of project initiatives, cultivation of client relationships, and strategic expansion of NIMA's client network and to drive outreach and foster collaborations across research, industry projects, and public policy initiatives, ensuring alignment with the division's overarching goals for strategic growth and impact.
Duties and Responsibilities
50% - Business Development Team Support:

• Lead and manage select projects within the NIMA and Public Policy to ensure efficient and effective execution.
• Cultivate and sustain relationships with key business contacts and clients by initiating partnerships, tracking engagement, and following up on leads.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings with business contacts, managing logistics like dates, venues, and agendas.
• Provide operational support for business development within NIMA, addressing challenges, managing tasks, and ensuring team resources and information flow smoothly.

25% - Coordinate Meetings and Develop Briefing Materials:

• Partner with scientists and leadership to organize and facilitate meetings, including agenda preparation, participant coordination, and logistics.
• Take thorough notes, develop action plans from discussions, and ensure follow-up on key items.
• Create briefing materials (e.g., reports, presentations, proposals) that highlight essential information and support NIMA's business development objectives.

20% - Identify and Screen Business Opportunities:

• Collaborate with the supervisor and the business development team to identify potential business opportunities aligned with NIMA's goals, involving industry research, market analysis, and feasibility assessments.
• Establish criteria to evaluate and prioritize opportunities, conduct data analysis, and risk assessments, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Compile and distribute information about business opportunities to the NIMA team and relevant stakeholders, facilitating effective communication with potential partners.

5% - Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Required Education and Experience at Hire -

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Preferred Education and Experience -

• Master's degree from an accredited higher education institution
• Three years of experience in business development in industry or a related field

Screening Services (Background Checks): Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check and sex offender check.
Job Type : Unclassified
Appointment Duration : 12 months
Work Schedule : Full Time - Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Application Documents Required*:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Names and Contact Details for Three (3) Professional References

*Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 to upload.
Open until Filled with a first consideration date of January 30, 2025
Search Committee Chair : Ram Gupta ( )
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.
Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
About Us
About Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg State University was founded in 1903, in vibrant and progressive southeast Kansas. Home to nearly 6,500 students, PSU provides all the benefits of a major college but with small class sizes and personalized experiences. The university offers more than 200 academic programs and emphasis areas across four colleges, including undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, EdS degrees, and a doctoral degree in Nursing. Our students enjoy an average class size of just 18 students and benefit from world-class faculty and a vibrant campus life. More than 65,000 alumni proudly declare, "Once a Gorilla, Always a Gorilla."
Pittsburg State University offers a rich college experience with a broad selection of academic and social amenities.

• A beautiful 223-acre campus is home to state-of-the-art buildings that bring the real world to students, and include The Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, the Kansas Technology Center, the Tyler Research Center, the Robert W. Plaster Center, and much more

• The surrounding Pittsburg community fully embraces the university and its students with a welcoming, family-like small city atmosphere

• A variety of housing options give students living/learning opportunities, modern downtown apartments, group living, and more

• Nearly 150 student organizations provide opportunities for engagement, community, and leadership

• Our student population hosts a variety of cultural and social events on campus and in the community, exposing students to the traditions and lives from countries around the world

• Home to the NCAA's only Gorilla mascot, the university has a strong athletics tradition that showcases student athletes and brings together a community of dedicated fans

• A growing selection of online classes, programs, and degrees provide flexibility and opportunity to students from all walks of life

Pittsburg State employs well over one thousand part-time and full-time faculty and staff, students, graduate assistants, and researchers.
Pittsburg has a population of approximately 20,000 residents and is located in southeast Kansas, about thirty miles from Joplin, Missouri, which has a metropolitan area population of about 60,000. Kansas City is located 120 miles north; Tulsa, Oklahoma is 125 miles southwest; Wichita is 160 miles west; and Springfield, Missouri is 95 miles east. For more information see:
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