University of Central Florida · 2 hours ago
Business Development Consultant I
Greater Orlando
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$56K/yr - $62K/yr
0+ years expThe University of Central Florida is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs through education and support at the National Entrepreneur Center. The Business Development Consultant I will be responsible for increasing awareness and financial support for the center, building relationships with external partners, and delivering consulting services and workshops for small business owners.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Actively grow the awareness, reach, and financial support of the National Entrepreneur Center (NEC) utilizing a variety of marketing, management, administrative, and interpersonal skills
Identify, qualify, and secure financial sponsors, grant opportunities, and community partners for the NEC
Work with NEC President in all aspects of administration, coordination and tracking of incoming inquiries, request for service, investors, and potential investors
Create initiatives to build, maintain and/or enhance relationships between NEC and its stakeholders, resource partners, community partners, and potential sponsors
Work with NEC Management with regards to grant writing, implementation and stakeholder reporting
Participate in the development and delivery of NEC marketing materials. Develop presentation materials and maintain a library of current promotional materials
Plan, organize, and conduct outreach efforts, networking events, and public presentations to promote NEC and its service lines: BizLink Orange and the Central FL International Trade Office over a six-county region
Deliver facility tours, public presentations, and/or workshops as required on behalf of the NEC and its resident resource partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree and 0+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6)
Preferred
Experience in or exposure to fundraising, sales, marketing, or other customer‑facing roles such as retail, hospitality, volunteer fundraising, or community/campus leadership
Demonstrated involvement in projects, events, or volunteer activities that show collaboration, follow through, and readiness to grow in a development focused role
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with donors, community partners, business leaders, or similar stakeholders, coupled with confident and polished communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and a willingness to learn new tools; familiarity with programs like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or AI‑based tools is a plus
Prefer candidate with the ability to communicate in both English and Spanish in order to work effectively with customers and team members
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including creating basic outreach materials, presentations, or marketing content
Creative problem-solver with enthusiasm for generating new ideas, engaging with the community, and contributing to events or outreach efforts
Benefits
Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
Education assistance
And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
Company
University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida is an American public research university in Orlando, Forida.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.08MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyThe Duke Energy FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2024-09-17Grant· $1.4M
2024-09-17Grant· $0.07M
2022-03-14Grant· $3.6M
Leadership Team
John Buckwalter
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Issa Batarseh
Director, Florida Power Electronics Center
Recent News
2025-12-11
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