Business Counselor
Greensboro, NC 
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Job Description
Posting Details
Classification Information

Classification Type EHRA
Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position
This position is a first-level business counselor/advisor. The individual provides business advice and counsel to all size small business clients with a focus on the SBTDC's preventure and existing small business segments. The individual independently manages a client portfolio of roughly 50 cases annually. The individual collaborates and consults with other team members to assess prospective clients and provide appropriate case manager assignment and/or professional referrals. The individual acts as the principal trainer for nascent entrepreneurs and plans and delivers other training events as required. He/she is responsible for daily fiscal management of the Center's multiple budgets and is a primary point of contact with SBTDC State Administrative Office and campus finance, contract and grant resources. Currently: This position is a first-level business counselor/advisor. The individual provides business advice and counsel to all size small business clients with a focus on the SBTDC's preventure and existing small business segments. The individual independently manages a client portfolio of roughly 50 cases annually. The individual collaborates and consults with other team members to assess prospective clients and provide appropriate case manager assignment and/or professional referrals. The individual acts as the principal trainer for nascent entrepreneurs and plans and delivers other training events as required. He/she is responsible for daily fiscal management of the Center's multiple budgets and is a primary point of contact with SBTDC State Administrative Office and campus finance, contract and grant resources.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The University of North Carolina System's Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC), in partnership with the US Small Business Administration, is the recognized, primary organization through which the state of North Carolina provides business counseling, management education, and technology development services to help the business community successfully meet challenges, manage change, and plan for the future. Currently: The University of North Carolina System's Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC), in partnership with the US Small Business Administration, is the recognized, primary organization through which the state of North Carolina provides business counseling, management education, and technology development services to help the business community successfully meet challenges, manage change, and plan for the future.
Minimum Requirements
Masters degree or bachelor's degree and two years of experience related to the area of assignment; All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Master's degree and two years 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 ideal candidate will have experience in small business management or small business lending

Able to operate comfortably with a minimum level of supervision and instruction Exercise judgment and have broad discretion Bachelor's degree and seven years 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 ideal candidate will have experience in small business management or small business lending
Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
Position Information

Working Title Business Counselor
Position Number 009567
Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA Exempt
Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track No
FTE
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division SBDTC
Organizational Location VC for Strategic Partnerships & Economic Development
Organizational Unit SBDTC
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number EPA2133
Open Date 03/22/2024
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled 04/09/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search
Date Position Available 3/22/2024
Special Instructions to Applicant
This position is re-posted. Previous applicants are considered and should not reapply.


You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more:

  • Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
  • Community Service Leave
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC - Health Benefits
  • NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
  • Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Campus Recreation Center Discount
  • University Bookstore Discount

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

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Job Summary
Start Date
3/22/2024
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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