Business Specialist

Job Location: Columbia District Office (900 W. Nifong Blvd, Ste 210) or Kirksville District Office (1612 N. Osteopathy, Ste.

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Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years‑of‑service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

Our mission here at VR is “Empowering people with disabilities through employment.” And our Vision is “Transforming lives through a great VR experience for everyone.”

• Employer Engagement:
  Build relationships that lead to employment opportunities for our candidates.
• Community Partnership:
  Creating and accessing opportunities utilizing partnerships and sharing of resources.
• Agency Staff Support:
  Vetting opportunities such as employment, apprenticeship, on-the-job-training (OJT), and other training options to share with staff and candidates.
• Serves as a consultant to businesses to promote and develop business relationships that result in employment of people with disabilities.
• Market opportunities such as on-the-job training, internships, and apprenticeships to internal staff and businesses.
• Promote and support collaborative funding and partnership between VR and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) partners.
• Attend and represent VR in regional workforce meetings, conferences, and events with the goal of expanding business services.
• Connect VR candidates with employment opportunities.
• Assist with planning, organizing, and implementing events that support an inclusive workforce. Joining boards and/or planning committees is encouraged.
• Market and educate staff on labor market trends.
• Develop presentations and present to educate staff, candidates, and businesses on inclusive hiring practices and various other topics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

4 years’ experience in the field of marketing, sales, business engagement, or workforce development.

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to Business, Business Administration, Business Management, Marketing, Public Administration or Human Services. Degrees in other fields will be considered with experience in environments such as job development and or job placement.

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both in person or in writing.

Ability to interact professionally.

Ability to plan, organize and execute work effectively.

Travel is required with occasional overnight stays.

Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

(Other qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the above, which in the opinion of the Commissioner of Education meet the requirements of the position.)

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.

This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

• Health insurance 1st of the month following start date
• Generous amounts of annual and sick leave each month
• 13 paid holidays
• Retirement and deferred savings programs with up to $75 match
• Ongoing opportunities for training and professional development

If you have questions about this position, please contact:
Human Resources at  or by email: vacancye.mo.gov

To our applicants with disabilities:
For assistance with any phase of the application process, please contact Human Resources at . Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate requested needs. TTY/TDD users:
Relay Missouri Service: .

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas through INS.