"University Program Specialist II"

Description

The primary role is to provide individualized and confidential business and technology development and commercialization counseling services to NC businesses, entrepreneurs and university faculty.

Key activities of this role also include promoting the Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) and Technology Commercialization Team throughout the state and establishing/maintaining relationships with key strategic partners involved in economic development. This position has specialized responsibilities in equity-capital.

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 recognized as the primary organization through which the state of North Carolina provides business counseling, management education, and technology development and commercialization services to help the business community successfully meet challenges, manage change, and plan for the future.

Requirements

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.

Preferred

Master's degree or higher in business or other relevant field AND 3 years relevant work experience (technology development & commercialization and/or science), OR Bachelor's or advanced degree in science or engineering AND 5 years relevant work experience (technology development & commercialization). Knowledge and experience with equity capital, alternative sources of capital such as SBIRs, technology transfer, intellectual property law, technology commercialization, engineering and/or science, and product development is desired. Familiarity with key technology commercialization contacts in NC is preferred. Experience with presentations of complex information to diverse audiences is preferred.

Special Instructions

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 permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• 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.

Job Closing Date

12/15/2025