Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute
DESCRIPTION:
The Business and Industry Liaison ensures comprehensive business and economic development services are provided in Watauga County, including assisting with small businesses, customized training, work-based learning, and career opportunities. This position serves as a liaison between local business and industry, external and community partners, and the college's Business and Career Services department. Additionally, this position will build and strengthen relationships with the Watauga County Economic Development Commission, Chamber of Commerce, and High Country Workforce Development Board in order to facilitate collaborations that drive economic development.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Essential and other responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the
following:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides high-quality business and career services to students, faculty, staff, employers, and external agencies within the college's service area.
- Assists with identifying the needs of new and existing businesses; customizes anddesigns training opportunities supporting growth and workforce development by working with small business owners and the community.
- Coordinates counseling, training, guidance, and resource information for start-ups, existing businesses, and potential new businesses within the service area.
- Markets Small Business Center programs to internal and external partners by delivering presentations, literature, schedules, and brochures to business community.
- Assists with the implementation of the college's career services opportunities.
- Promotes college programs and training opportunities to familiarize business and industry with the collective services offered through the college.
- Collaborates with community leaders and agencies to assist with recruitment and retention of business and industry within the college service area of Watauga County.
- Partners with college departments to ensure all faculty and staff are aware of the opportunities available for students through the Business and Career Services department.
- Collaborates with the Executive Director, Watauga Campus, to identify opportunities to host economic development, business support, and career services activities on the Watauga Campus.
- Performs administrative duties within assigned program areas; recommends improvements in workflow, procedures, and use of equipment and forms.