**Posting Details** Position Information **Working Title** University Program Specialist II (Business Counselor / Small Business Specialist) **Position Number** 819873 **Appointment Type** Permanent - Full Time **Tenure Track** No **FTE** 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months **If time limited, duration date** Position Overview **Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!** Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (https://www.nccu.edu/we-are-nccu) (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight. Visit NCCU .edu . **Primary Function of Organizational Unit** 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. In carrying out its mission, the SBTDC cooperates with and fully utilizes a broad range of programs and resources in the state but its primary attention is focused on leveraging the management and technical assistance resources of The University’s constituent institutions and other colleges and state supported resources. **Primary Purpose of Position** This individual provides counseling, training, research, and technical assistance services to small and midsize business owners and/or individuals and firms developing or expanding products, technologies, or markets. This person is responsible for one-on-one client counseling and for preparation time, as well as maintenance of confidential client records and program performance. Significant outreach is required within the center’s six-county service area. The counselor will also assist the design and delivery of training programs sponsored by the SBTDC. **Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** A broad general knowledge of the principals and practices of small business is required. The employee must have strong computer skills, particularly with regard to word processing, developing spreadsheets, and database management. A demonstrated ability to develop and analyze financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow) is imperative. Employee must have a working knowledge of techniques used in collecting and interpreting market. Preferred – Master’s degree in business or other relevant field with two years of relevant work experience. In lieu of a Master’s degree, a Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of relevant work experience. **Minimum Education/Experience** Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or and equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. **Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation** None **Equal Opportunity Employer** North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. Primary Responsibilities and Duties **Function** Consulting/Advising **Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.** Counselor. (65% of work time) The Small Business Specialist I is responsible for client counseling. This responsibility includes direct client contact in one-on-one meetings and through telephone and written communications. It also includes the very substantial time, which must be committed to adequately, research, prepare materials and recommend courses of action to clients who are counseled. Much of the work is technically based and requires attention to detail. The person filling this position must exercise great care and discretion in assisting the SBTDC’s clients. Absolute confidentiality of client information must be preserved. Both the SBTDC and its clients will be directly affected by the quality of service provided through this position. Errors or the failure to exercise care in advising clients could cause irreparable harm. **Function** Program Management **Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.** The person filling this position will have responsibilities for promoting the SBTDC throughout the multi-county area served by that center. This includes representing the SBTDC at meetings and conferences, making contacts with potential sources-of referrals and with prospective groups of clients and developing promotional materials and programs. **Function** Business and Records Administration **Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.** The person filling this position is responsible for the timely and accurately maintenance of confidential client records and for periodic reporting on program performance. **Function** Training **Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.** This Small Business Specialist will assist in the design and delivery of training programs sponsored by the SBTDC. **Function** Other Duties as Assigned **Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.** Other duties as assigned. Posting Detail Information **Posting Number** EPA03328P **Open Date** 02/20/2025 **Date desired for closing or initial review** **Close Date** 03/13/2025 **Open Until Filled** No **Date Position Available** **Special Instructions to Applicants** 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 or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A 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 Central 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. **Employee Benefits available to** **NCCU** **permanent employees include the following and more:** + Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave + Community Service Leave + NC State – Health Benefits + NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more + 11-12 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 and more. **Applicant Documents** **Required Documents** 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter 3. Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate) 4. List of References **Optional Documents** 1. Other Document 2. DD-214 (Veterans Only) 3. 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