Department: SBTDC KFBS Regional Svc Ctr-331700
Career Area : Other
Posting Open Date: 10/22/2025
Application Deadline: 11/04/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title: Technology Commercialization Counselor
Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number: 20037465
Vacancy ID: NF0009354
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent
FTE: 1
Hours per week: 40
Position Location: North Carolina, US
Hiring Range: $62,115 - $65,901
Proposed Start Date: 11/17/2025
Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nations top public universities. Chapel Hill offers a comprehensive benefits package and professional opportunities for career growth.
Organized as an inter-institutional program of The University of North Carolina, the Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) provides counseling and technical assistance to the business community. The SBTDCs mission is to support the growth and development of North Carolinas economy by encouraging entrepreneurship, assisting in the creation and expansion of small and medium-sized businesses, and facilitating technology development and commercialization. The SBTDC operates statewide with a lead center in Raleigh and 10 regional service centers in 18 offices.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. The Technology Commercialization (Tech) Counselor is an advanced level business counselor/advisor who provides support, advice, and referrals to clients relating to technology-driven business needs and challenges.
The Tech Counselor routinely advises clients on developing business plans, commercialization plans, and evaluating their technologies, markets, and teams required to move ideas from concept to commercial product launch. The Counselor is expected to provide education and training on commercialization topics including the Federal SBIR/STTR R&D funding programs. Performance expectations include quality of work, confidentiality, timeliness, client satisfaction, and ethical conduct. The Tech Counselor will be part of a team and will counsel 90 to 100 clients annually, approximately 50% of whom are university spinouts. Counseling time targets 948 hours annually. The counselor will hold monthly office hours at high tech incubator spaces in and around Chapel Hill and the RTP area and may participate as a speaker in technology commercialization events. Other duties include assisting with meeting organizational program income goals, collecting client financial impact information, and assisting clients with 10 new jobs created and 3 to 5 business starts each year. If applicable, the Tech Counselor will collaborate with other SBTDC team members and partners to ensure client success. The Tech Counselor must maintain absolute confidentiality of client information. Some travel, including occasional overnight travel, is required.
Bachelors degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
A broad general knowledge of the principles and practices of small business is required. Strong computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database management) and the ability to develop and analyze financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) are essential. Working knowledge of techniques used to collect and interpret market and demographic data. Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and establish work priorities. Excellent interpersonal and communicative skills. Must be able to travel and work nights and evenings.
Knowledge of dilutive and non-dilutive funding opportunities for R&D-based companies. Entrepreneurship ecosystem and/or startup experience preferred.
Not Applicable.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
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