Economic Development Professional - 3564

Bachelor's Degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

The Small Business and Technology Development Center is an inter-institutional program that functions as the Business and Technology Extension Service of the University. The primary mission of the SBTDC is to support economic development in the state by providing assistance in the start-up, successful operation and expansion of small businesses and by facilitating technology development and transfer within the state's small business community.

The Business Counselor is responsible for providing a minimum of 948 hours of individualized and confidential business counseling services to NC businesses, entrepreneurs, and university faculty annually. Key activities of this role also include promoting the SBTDC throughout the state and establishing/maintaining relationships with key strategic partners involved in economic development.

The Business Counselor is responsible for providing a minimum of 948 hours of individualized and confidential business counseling services to NC businesses, entrepreneurs, and university faculty annually. Key activities of this role also include promoting the SBTDC throughout the state and establishing/maintaining relationships with key strategic partners involved in economic development. This position is Grant Funded with the current cycle running till June 30, 2025.

The counselor is responsible for client counseling through direct face-to-face, videoconference, telephone, email, and other forms of communication. The counselor must ensure attention is given to both the technical/business issues as well as the affective/relationship issues. The counselor must demonstrate professional standards of conduct regarding client confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and professional behavior. To achieve client outcomes and impacts results that include capital formation, job creation/retention, new business starts, success, stories and client satisfaction.

The counselor will have responsibilities for marketing and promoting the SBTDC throughout a multicounty region served by the center, and to perform outreach and engagement activities with economic development offices, partner organizations, and legislative representatives that effectively positions the SBTDC in the marketplace.

The counselor is responsible for developing a portfolio of clients, maintenance of confidential client records, and reporting on program performance.

The counselor will assist with the design and delivery of training programs sponsored by the SBTDC.

This is a time-limited, grant-funded postion through January 1, 2026.

Preference will be given to applicants with prior military leadership experience. Master's Degree in Business or other relevant field. Five years of relevant work experience. A broad general knowledge of the principles and practices of business is required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are also required. The incumbent must have the ability to handle multiple assignments, organize work and establish priorities with minimal supervision.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.