Why Join the SBTDC Team?
Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you want to make a real difference to small businesses and your local community?
Our statewide team is made up of mission-driven, compassionate individuals who are committed to supporting North Carolina small- and mid-sized businesses and the NC business ecosystem. Many of our staff are business owners themselves.
As part of the SBTDC and the UNC System, you will benefit from the autonomy of an independent business advisor role with the resources and support of a larger team and university behind you. As an SBTDC employee, you will have access to:
- UNC System benefits like tuition waivers, comprehensive health plans, generous paid time off.
- Two paid yearly professional development conferences in diverse locations across the state.
- Speaking and collaboration opportunities across the SBTDC and partner organizations.
- Flexible work environment.
- Direct interaction with clients and partner organizations.
- Diverse experiences in an impact-driven, high-performing organization.
- Supportive and transparent leadership.
At the SBTDC, we invest in our people, our greatest asset.
Ready to apply? Review our job openings.
District Director
Raleigh, NC
This position provides senior-level leadership and operational oversight for a designated group of the SBTDC’s 11 Regional Service Centers across North Carolina. Hosted by constituent institutions within the University of North Carolina system, these centers collectively support more than 12,000 business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs each year through business advising, education, training, and technical assistance.
International Business Counselor
Charlotte, NC
This position is a senior level professional position through which the SBTDC’s counseling, training, research and technical assistance services are provided to business owners, would be entrepreneurs, individuals and organizations primarily in the area of international business. The position is expected to provide a broad range of business advice and in depth assistance to a sizable number of clients from a variety of industry segments with an emphasis on the international aspect of the client’s business. Being able to develop new client relationships as well as maintain existing relationships is critical.
Business Counselor
Wilmington, NC
The SBTDC Business Counselor is a level one business counselor/advisor. This position provides business advice and counsel to all small-size business clients focusing on the SBTDC’s pre-venture and existing small business segments. The Counselor provides a combination of administrative support and business advice and counsel to small-size business clients focusing on the SBTDC’s pre-venture and existing small business segments.
General Business Counselor
Hickory, NC
The General Business Counselor provides one-on-one management counseling to small and mid-sized businesses. The role requires a broad general knowledge of the principles and practices of small businesses. A demonstrated ability to develop and analyze financial statements (income statement, balance sheet and cash flow) is imperative. The employee must have the ability to work independently, handle multiple clients and assignments, and establish work priorities.
How We Operate
The SBTDC has a unique structure and relationship to the UNC System. Each of our 16 offices is affiliated with one of the system’s universities, which serves as the host, allowing us to tap the vast resources of the UNC system, including faculty and student teams, to assist our clients.
- Host university. All SBTDC positions are hired through the host university within the hiring region. For example, in the western part of the state, a position would be hired through Western Carolina University or UNC-Asheville.
- University-specific job titles. Each university system has its own internal nomenclature for job titles. For example, they may use the term “program specialist” instead of “business counselor” in their internal job posting. However, your official title will reflect the SBTDC language, not your university’s internal nomenclature.
The Business Counselor Role
At the SBTDC, our professional staff are business counselors. Unlike business consultants, who provide advice and may produce work for a client, SBTDC counselors strive for greater engagement and partnership with clients. Our counselors help owners analyze all aspects of their business to identify areas for management improvement and business growth.
Successful candidates will enjoy helping a wide variety of small- and mid-sized businesses to increase their opportunities for success.